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RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 49

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 49. Denomination: Sestertius. 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 liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend LIBERALITAS AVG S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Produced at the Rome mint, this bronze sestertius represents a denomination valued during the Roman Empire at one quarter of a denarius or two and a half asses, which made it useful for commerce. The obverse features Maximinus with the title "IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG". The reverse depicts the personification Liberalitas holding an abacus and cornucopiae, accompanied by the inscription "LIBERALITAS AVG S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximinus Thrax

Design

Obverse
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse legend
LIBERALITAS AVG S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 49
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
LIBERALITAS AVG S C
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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