© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax P M TR P III COS P P S C
237 year| Bronze | 17.3 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 237 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand; behind emperor, in the left field, two standards; in right field, one standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.09–17.471 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 Emperor Maximinus Thrax, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. Despite his achievements, Maximinus Thrax faced opposition from the Roman Senate and was eventually assassinated in 238 AD. This coin, minted in 237 AD, provides a glimpse into the life and reign of this important historical figure.
