Denarius - Maximinus Thrax PAX AVGG; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Augustorum.
Peace of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Maximinus Thrax (PAX AVGG; Pax) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Roman imperial title "Pax Augusta" (Pax), which translates to "Peace of the Augusti," signifying the emperor's role as the bringer of peace to the empire.