Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax and Gaius Julius Verus Maximus VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM S C; Victory
| Bronze | 16.6 g | - |
| 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 | 16.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left and Maximus, togate, standing right, both holding up a small Victory between them; between their feet, two seated captives; behind, on either side, helmeted soldier, seated.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM S C
Translation:
Victoria Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.15–18.04 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the Roman numeral "V" (for "Victory") on a Roman coin. This numeral was used instead of the traditional Roman numeral "Victoria" or "Victor" and was a unique feature of this particular coin.
