Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 282815 |
| References | RIC IV.3# 149 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1949. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.3. Gordian III – Uranius Antoninus (AD 238–253). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.tr_d.149Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Herennius Etruscus, radiate, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C
Unabridged legend: Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius Nobilissimus Caesar.
Translation: Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius, the most noble Caesar.
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Unabridged legend: Spes Publica.
Translation: Hope of the public.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 2.582–5.68 g;
Diameter varies: 19–24.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 19–24.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (250-251) | $ 85 | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 85
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