Sestertius - Maximinus Thrax PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year236-238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight19.7 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#81, OCRE#ric.4.max_i.81
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
(Translation: Maximinus Pius Augustus Germanicus. Maximinus the pious, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
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 (236-238)  - -
Catalog ID6427151720
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