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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
| Bronze | 14.3 g | 18 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 | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principi Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
To the prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Gaius Julius Verus Maximus, who was a prominent Roman general and politician during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his role in the Year of the Six Emperors, a period of political instability in which six different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. The coin's design and inscription, which includes the phrase "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C" (For the Principate, Senate and People), reflect the political and social climate of the Roman Empire during this time.
