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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVG S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 16.3 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG S C
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Purity of the empress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.38–22.54 g;Diameter varies: 26–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Herennia Etruscilla (PVDICITIA AVG S C; Pudicitia) was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius (249-251 AD) and is considered a rare coin among collectors. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features the goddess Pudicitia (Pudicity) on the reverse, which was a personification of modesty and chastity in Roman mythology. This highlights the importance of virtues and moral values in Roman culture during that time period.
