Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax P M TR P . . . . . . II D . . . S C, Sol

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year235-238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#108, OCRE#ric.4.max_i.108
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 descriptionSol, radiate, naked but for mantle over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP 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.)
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MintageND (235-238)  - -
Catalog ID3637729220
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