As - Maximinus Thrax (P M TR P II COS P P S C; Victory) (236) front As - Maximinus Thrax (P M TR P II COS P P S C; Victory) (236) back
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As - Maximinus Thrax P M TR P II COS P P S C; Victory

236 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
236
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#280278
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Maximinus Thrax, standing left in triumphal quadriga, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and being crowned by Victory.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P S C

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. 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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with her wings outstretched and a wreath in her hand. This design was only used during the reign of Maximinus Thrax, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.