Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax P M TR P . . . . . . II D . . . S C; Sol
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked but for mantle over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P . . . . . . II D . . . S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, . . . . . . II D . . . Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, . . . . . . II D . . . Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman god Sol, who is often associated with the sun, driving a four-horse chariot. This imagery was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire under the rule of Maximinus Thrax.