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© RonM (CC BY-NC)
Æ18 - Maximinus I Eros on dolphin
| Bronze | 3.45 g | 17.50 mm |
| Issuer | Deultum (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-238 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 17.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eros riding dolphin right.
Lettering:
C F
P D
Translation:
Colonia Flavia Pacifica Deultum.
Pacific Flavian colony of Deultum.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Eros, the Greek god of love, riding a dolphin. This unique design was a departure from the traditional imagery used on Roman coins, which often featured gods, emperors, and other symbols of power and authority. The use of Eros on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of love and fertility in ancient Thracian culture.
