Battle of Abritus
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The Battle of Abritus also known as the Battle of Forum Terebronii occurred near Abritus in the Roman province of Moesia Inferior in the summer of 251. It was fought between the Romans and a federatio
Relief depicting a battle between Romans and Goths. Decoration on the Ludovisi Battle sarcophagus, dated to 250–260.
Coin of Trajan Decius, Roman Emperor defeated and killed in the battle
Herennius Etruscus
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Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius, known simply as Herennius Etruscus, was briefly Roman emperor in 251, ruling jointly under his father Decius. His father was proclaimed emperor by his troops
Battle of Abritus
…Romans and a federation of Gothic and Scythian tribesmen under the Gothic king Cniva. The Roman army was soundly defeated, and Roman emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus, his son, were both killed in battle. It was one of the worst defeats suffered by the Roman Empire against the Germanic tribes, rated by the Roman…
Antoninianus of Etruscus as emperor. Legend: imp c q her etr mes decio aug.
Antoninianus of Etruscus as Caesar, AD 250. Legend: HER. ETR. MES. DECIVS NOB C / CONCORDIA AUGG