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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 23 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximinus Thrax, togate, seated left on platform; behind him, two soldiers standing left, holding spears; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae; before, a citizen climbing steps to the platform, holding out hand; in front of platform, five soldiers holding spears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Generosity of the emperor. 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 the Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberty and generosity. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximinus Thrax, who ruled the Roman Empire from 235 to 236 AD. The image of Liberalitas on the coin symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote economic prosperity and generosity throughout the empire.
