© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Maximinus Thrax SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus
| Gold | 6.7 g | 21 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximinus Thrax (SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire, under the leadership of Maximinus Thrax, was a place of stability and prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.
