Quinarius - Maximinus Thrax (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) (235-236) front Quinarius - Maximinus Thrax (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) (235-236) back
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Quinarius - Maximinus Thrax PAX AVGVSTI; Pax

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#280242
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI

Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Maximinus Thrax (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Roman motto "Pax Augusti" (Peace of the Augusti), which was used to promote the idea of peace and stability under the rule of the Roman Empire.