Dupondius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C, Apollo

€282,853.00

Issuer	Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year	250-251
Type	Standard circulation coins
Value	Dupondius (1⁄16)
Currency	Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition	Bronze
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Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
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Reference(s)	RIC IV.3#169B (dupondius), OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.169B_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	Apollo, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and resting elbow on lyre.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C (Translation: Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum. Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.)
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Mintage	ND (250-251) - -
Catalog ID	3684052920
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