Sestertius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
| 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#282863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herennius, in military attire, standing left, holding wand 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features Herennius Etruscus as Caesar, which is notable because he was only a temporary emperor, ruling for just a few months in 250-251 AD. Despite his short reign, he was still remembered and celebrated in Roman history, and his coinage remains a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
