© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Maximinus Thrax VICTORIA GERMANICA S C; Victory
| Bronze | 12.4 g | - |
| 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 | 12.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximinus Thrax, in military attire (?), standing left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand, being crowned by Victory; at feet, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERMANICA S C
Translation:
Victoria Germanica. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Germans. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.21–14.12 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 Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military conquests and dominance.
