Herennius Etruscus




		Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius, Caesar 250 - 251, Augustus 251

Herennius Etruscus was the elder son of Decius, and was made Caesar in 250 and Augustus in 251. His tenure as Augustus was very brief, as shortly after his elevation, he was killed along with his father at the battle of Abrittus against the Goths.

	*As Caesar*

AR Antoninianus

Obv: Radiate, draped bust of Etruscus, right.
Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C

Rev: Etruscus walking left, holding spear and rod.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

RIC 147, AD 251

The young Etruscus is portrayed here as the "Prince of the Youth".

AR Antoninianus

Obv: Radiate, draped bust of Etruscus, right.
Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C

Rev: Etruscus walking left, holding spear and rod.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

RIC 147, AD 251

The young Etruscus is portrayed here as the "Prince of the Youth".