© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
| Bronze | 8.6 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 236-238 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principi Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
To the prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.76–10 g;Diameter varies: 24.2–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gaius Julius Verus Maximus, who was a prominent 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 prestige, which had been declining in the years prior to his rule. The coin's design and inscription, which includes the phrase "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C" (meaning "to the prince of youth"), suggest that Maximus was trying to promote himself as a strong and capable leader, and the coin may have been used as a tool for spreading his image and message throughout the empire.
