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Aureus - Maximinus II VOTIS X SIC ET XX SMA; Antioch
| Gold | 5.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel wreath terminating in large jewel, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS
X
SIC ET
XX
SMA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximinus II (VOTIS X SIC ET XX SMA; Antioch) coin is that it features the emperor Maximinus II standing on the reverse side, holding a scepter and a shield, while the obverse side bears the image of the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a spear and a shield. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the power and authority of the emperor and the state.
