As - Maximinus Thrax VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-236 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.66–12.41 g;Diameter varies: 24–27 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the Roman numeral "X" (representing the number 10) on a Roman coin. This innovation in numeral notation was introduced by the emperor Maximinus Thrax, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The use of "X" instead of the traditional Roman numeral "V" (for "quinque," or "five") marked a significant shift in Roman numerology and paved the way for the modern numerical system used today.