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Silver (billon) double denarius of Herennius Etruscus, as
Caesar, (A.D. 251).
Rome mint, A.D. 250-251.
RIC 138 (rare).
Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG - Two clasped hands.
22x20 mm, 5.6 g.
$85
Son of Trajan Decius, Herennius Etruscus was appointed Caesar and eventually Augustus by his father. Campaigning with Decius 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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