HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR. AV Aureus (4.28 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 250-251. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed. RIC-142a; Calico-3309 (R5). Obverse: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, bareheaded and draped bust right; Reverse: PIETAS AVGG, Mercury standing left, holding purse and caduceus. Though displaying a light brushing, this extremely lustrous and dazzling issue presents tremendous <strong>RARITY</strong>, as it is the only example of the type that this cataloger could identify as selling publicly in the last two decades. Not surprisingly, Calico lacks an image of it, and merely utilizes a line drawing to approximate the features. Quite well centered on a broad flan, this offers a great chance for a gold issue from the brief reign of Etruscus while he served under his father as Caesar during a chaotic period in Romes history. From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.<p>Ex: Triton IX (1/2006) Lot # 1557.
