Dupondius - Maximinus Thrax PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year235-236
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.6 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#59, OCRE#ric.4.max_i.59
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximinus I, radiate, 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 S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (235-236)  - -
Catalog ID8596829760
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