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Sestertius - Herennia Etruscilla PMS COL VIM AN XII; Viminacium
Bronze | 15 g | 27 mm |
Issuer | Viminacium (Moesia Superior) |
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Emperor | Herennius Etruscus (Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius) (251) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 250-251 |
Value | Sestertius (¼) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 15 g |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#164732 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Moesia standing left, between bull at left turned right and a lion at right turned left.
Lettering:
P M S COL VIM
AN XII
Translation:
Provinciae Moesiae Superioris Colonia Viminacium: "Province of Superoir Moesia, Colony of Viminacium".
Anno Duodecimum: "Year 12".
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Herennia Etruscilla is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman empress on a bronze coin. It's one of the few instances where a woman was featured on a coin during the Roman Empire, making it a unique piece of history.