Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax P M TR P II COS P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year236
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.1 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#33, OCRE#ric.4.max_i.33
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 descriptionMaximinus 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (236)  - -
Catalog ID3836018870
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