Quinarius - Maximinus Thrax MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-236 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire (?), standing left, resting right foot on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius coin featuring Maximinus Thrax is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Maximinus Thrax was a military leader who seized power through a coup and ruled for a brief period, from 235 to 236 AD. His reign was marked by civil wars, invasions, and economic troubles, which had a significant impact on the empire's coinage. As a result, coins issued during his reign, like the Quinarius, are considered rare and highly sought after by collectors today.