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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
| Bronze | 19.4 g | 29.5 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 | 19.4 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herennius, in military attire, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principi Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
To the prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.82–24.88 g;Diameter varies: 27.5–31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Herennius Etruscus as Caesar is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman emperor with a beard. In Roman culture, beards were seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, and it was unusual for emperors to be depicted with facial hair. This coin, however, shows Herennius Etruscus sporting a distinctive beard, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.
