Denarius - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus PIETAS AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year235-236
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#1, OCRE#ric.4.mxs.1
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES
(Translation: Iulius Verus Maximinus Caesar. Julius Verus Maximinus Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionPriestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVG
(Translation: Pietas Augusti. Piety of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (235-236)  - -
Catalog ID6445612600
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