© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax P M TR P II COS P P S C; Victory
236 year| Bronze | 19.3 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 236 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximinus Thrax, standing left in triumphal quadriga, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, and being crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.53–24.48 g;Diameter varies: 30–31 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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with her wings outstretched and a wreath in her hand. This design was only used on coins issued during the reign of Maximinus Thrax, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
