As - Maximinus Thrax (LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI S C; Liberalitas) (235-236) front As - Maximinus Thrax (LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI S C; Liberalitas) (235-236) back
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As - Maximinus Thrax LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI S C; Liberalitas

 
Bronze 12.7 g -
Description
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
12.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#280303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI S C

Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Generosity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire under Maximinus Thrax's rule valued these qualities and sought to promote them through their currency.