Aureus - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; behind him, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Gaius Julius Verus Maximus is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's gold content and intricate design demonstrate the Empire's continued commitment to the value of its currency and the prestige of its rulers.