Caesar, A.D. 250-251
Augustus, A.D. 251
Silver Double Denarius
Rome mint, A.D. 250-251
Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C
Rev: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM - Sprinkler, simpulum, jug and lituus.
RIC (Trajan Decius) 143
22mm, 3.6g.
Son of Trajan Decius, Herennius Etruscus was appointed Caesar and eventually Augustus by his father. Campaigning with his father against the invading Goths, Herennius earned the distinction of being the first Roman emperor to die in battle at the hands of the enemy.
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