Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINC IVVENT, Apollo

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year250-251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#144B, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.144B
Obverse descriptionBust of Herennius Etruscus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringQ HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C
(Translation: Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius Nobilissimus Caesar. Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius, the most noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionApollo, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and resting elbow on lyre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINC IVVENT
(Translation: Principes Juventutis. Prince of the youth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (250-251)  - -
Catalog ID7409054990
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