© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PIETAS AVG
| Silver | 3 g | 20 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.197–3.69 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Pietas was a goddess of duty, loyalty, and devotion, and was often depicted carrying a sacrificial offering or an altar. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of these values in Roman society.
