Sestertius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C; Apollo
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and resting elbow on lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (250-251 AD) is notable for its depiction of Apollo on the reverse side. Apollo was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with music, poetry, prophecy, and healing. The image of Apollo on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a civilizing force that brought culture and knowledge to its territories. The coin's design may also have been meant to highlight the emperor's role as a patron of the arts and a promoter of Roman culture.
