Quinarius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (250-251) front Quinarius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (250-251) back
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Quinarius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
250-251
Value
Silver Quinarius (¼)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282811
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Herennius, in military attire, standing left, holding wand in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quinarius coin featuring Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 250 AD saw the rise of the Goths, who were a Germanic tribe that had been pushed westward by the Huns. They eventually reached the borders of the Roman Empire and began to attack its territories. This coin was likely minted to help finance the military campaigns against the Goths. It's interesting to note that the coin features the image of Herennius Etruscus, who was a prominent Roman general and statesman. He was appointed as Caesar by the Emperor Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251 AD. The coin's inscription, "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS," translates to "to the prince of youth," which suggests that Herennius Etruscus was seen as a promising young leader at the time. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and military climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.