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Coin: Sestertius with Bust of Herennia Etruscilla (obv) and Pudicitia (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Trajan Decius
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Sestertius with Bust of Herennia Etruscilla (obv) and Pudicitia (rev)
Date 249–251
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1 1/16 in. (2.8 cm)
Weight: 0.49 oz. (14.01 g)
Axis: 12:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.113

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Description:
Obverse: Bust of Herennia Etruscilla, facing right, draped and with elaborate coiffure. Inscription around.
Reverse: Pudicitia, seated and facing left, veiled. Right hand draws veil and left hand holds scepter. Inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: HE[RE]NN[I]A ET[RVSCILLA AVG].
Reverse: PVDICITIA AVG SC


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