Aureus - Maximinus Thrax VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Maximinus Thrax is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and military conquest. Maximinus Thrax, also known as Maximinus I, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 235 to 238 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes and his efforts to stabilize the Roman economy. The VICTORIA AVG (Victory) inscription on the coin may reflect the emperor's efforts to promote a sense of victory and triumph during his reign.
