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RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 90

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 90. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Maximinus Thrax. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, seated captive, with the legend VICTORIA GERMANICA S C.

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Maximinus Thrax served as Roman emperor from 235 to 238, having risen through the military ranks before being proclaimed emperor by the Pannonian army following the assassination of Severus Alexander. His reign ended in 238 when he was assassinated by troops at Aquileia during a senatorial revolt.

Struck at the Rome mint, this bronze sestertius represents a denomination valued during the empire at two and a half asses, or one quarter of a denarius, used in commerce. The obverse bears the portrait and title "MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM". On the reverse, the legend "VICTORIA GERMANICA S C" accompanies a winged Victory holding a wreath and palm branch, set above a seated captive at her feet.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximinus Thrax

Design

Obverse
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, seated captive
Obverse legend
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse legend
VICTORIA GERMANICA S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 90
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA GERMANICA 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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