© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PIETAS AVG S C
| Bronze | 11.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-236 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.725–12.65 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Gaius Julius Verus Maximus, who was a Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's image and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the cultural and political context of the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a common metal used for coinage during the Roman Empire, highlights the empire's extensive trade networks and economic systems.
