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Sestertius - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PIETAS AVG S C
| Bronze | 19.4 g | 30 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C
Unabridged legend: Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Piety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.674–22.08 g;Diameter varies: 29–31 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 Pietas, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Pietas was a goddess of duty, loyalty, and devotion, and was often depicted as a woman carrying a sacrifice or offering to the gods. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire placed a strong emphasis on these values and wanted to promote them through their currency.
