1288. HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS, as Augustus. 251 AD. AR Antoninianus (2.86 gm). Radiate and draped bust right / Mercury standing left, holding purse and caduceus. RIC IV 151a (Decius); RSC 13a. VF, various problems. Very rare issue as Augustus. ($750) This coin was overstruck on an eastern mint denarius of Elagabalus, 218-219 AD, as shown by the remains of the obverse legend ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse type is too obscured to make a closer identification. CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1288. Lot sold for $750. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com