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RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Maximinus Thrax. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG.

The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVGVSTI.

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Historical context

Maximinus Thrax served as Roman emperor from 235 until 238, a reign commonly regarded as the start of the Crisis of the Third Century. After Severus Alexander was murdered by troops in 235, Maximinus was proclaimed emperor by the army. He ruled until 238, when a senatorial revolt arose and he was assassinated near Aquileia while marching on Rome.

This silver coin represents the denarius, which functioned as the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction around 211 BC until the reign of Gordian III. Struck at the mint of Rome under the authority of Maximinus, the issue displays the emperor's portrait alongside the obverse legend "IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG". The reverse depicts Pax holding a branch and sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "PAX AVGVSTI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximinus Thrax

Design

Obverse
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVGVSTI

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PAX AVGVSTI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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