Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Herennia Etruscilla
Ancient Roman
249–251
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the empress Herennia Etruscilla (married to Emperor Decius), facing right. On the back (reverse), the goddess of Modesty is depicted seated.
