© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C
| Bronze | 13.9 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera, and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Herennius Etruscus, who was a relatively unknown figure in Roman history, yet he was still given the title of Caesar and featured on an official Roman coin. This suggests that he may have played an important role in Roman politics or society, despite his lack of historical recognition. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery, including the depiction of Pietas Augustorum (the piety of the emperors), reflects the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this time period.
