Aureus - Maximinus Thrax PAX AVGVSTI, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year235-236
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#12 (aureus), OCRE#ric.4.max_i.12_aureus
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Maximus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Maximus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVSTI
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace provided by the Emperor.)
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MintageND (235-236)  - -
Catalog ID1793209000
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