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RIC IV Maximus 1

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Maximus 1. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Maximinus Thrax; Maximus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES.

The reverse shows priestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler, with the legend PIETAS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Maximinus Thrax served as Roman emperor from 235 until 238, having risen through the military ranks to hold high command on the Rhine under Severus Alexander. Following Severus's murder, the army proclaimed Maximinus emperor, initiating the Crisis of the Third Century. His reign concluded in 238 during a senatorial revolt, when he was assassinated at Aquileia while marching on Rome.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius was issued under the authority of Maximinus and Maximus.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximinus Thrax; Maximus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
Priestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler
Obverse legend
IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES
Reverse legend
PIETAS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Maximus 1
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES
Reverse legend to match
PIETAS AVG
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.

Documentation checklist

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