As - Herennius Etruscus PIETAS AVGG S C; Mercury
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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 282846 |
| References | RIC IV.3# 167B (as) 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.167B_asOnline Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Herennius Etruscus, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C
Translation:
Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius Nobilissimus Caesar.
Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius, the most noble Caesar.
Reverse
Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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