Aureus - Maximinus II (X MAXI MI•NI AVG SMA; Antioch) (310-311) front Aureus - Maximinus II (X MAXI MI•NI AVG SMA; Antioch) (310-311) back
Aureus - Maximinus II (X MAXI MI•NI AVG SMA; Antioch) (310-311) photo
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Aureus - Maximinus II X MAXI MI•NI AVG SMA; Antioch

 
Gold 5.36 g 19 mm
Description
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
5.36 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#375044
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend within laurel wreath terminating in large jewel, mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
X
MAXI
MI•NI
AVG
SMA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximinus II (X MAXI MI•NI AVG SMA; Antioch) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess Salus standing left, holding a snake and a patera, while feeding a child from a small vessel. This image symbolizes the nurturing and protective aspects of the Roman state, and is a rare representation of the goddess Salus on Roman coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (310-311) SMA - - - - - -

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