Dupondius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PIETAS AVGG S C, Mercury

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Issuer	Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year	250-251
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	Dupondius (1⁄16)
Currency	Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	9.9 g
Dimensions	24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	RIC IV.3#167B (dupondius), OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.167B_dupondius

Obverse description	Bust of Herennius Etruscus, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse 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 description	Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	PIETAS AVGG S C (Translation: Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage	ND (250-251) - -
Catalog ID	4402541760
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