Denarius - Maximinus Thrax VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.27–3.49 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Maximinus Thrax (VOTIS DECENNALIBVS) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Roman numeral "X" to represent the number 10. The coin's inscription, "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS," translates to "For the ten-year anniversary of the reign," and the "X" symbol is used to represent the number 10 in the phrase "DECENNALIBVS." This use of the "X" symbol as a numeral would go on to become a standard feature of the Roman numeral system and is still used today.
