Denarius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINC IVVENT, Apollo

€282,806.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year250-251
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.3#144A, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.144A
Obverse descriptionBust of Herennius Etruscus, head bare, 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.)
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MintageND (250-251)  - -
Catalog ID8705483470
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