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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Maximinus Thrax SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus
| Silver | 2.6 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 | 236-238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Mass varies: 1.9–3.12 g;Diameter varies: 17.82–21.3 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 Salus (Salvation) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the reign of Maximinus Thrax. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the emperor as a savior and protector of the Roman people.
