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RIC IV Maximus 12B

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Maximus 12B. Denomination: As. Authority: Maximinus Thrax; Maximus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend MAXIMVS CAES GERM.

The reverse shows priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler, with the legend PIETAS AVG S C. The obverse shows bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend MAXIMVS CAES GERM. The reverse shows priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler, with the legend PIETAS AVG S C.

Evidence at a glance

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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 army following the murder of Severus Alexander. His reign, which commenced the Crisis of the Third Century, ended during the senatorial revolt of 238 when he marched towards Rome and was assassinated at Aquileia by soldiers of Legio II Parthica.

The obverse features the prince's bare-headed, draped bust accompanied by the inscription MAXIMVS CAES GERM. The reverse depicts priestly implements, including a central jug flanked by a lituus, knife, patera, simpulum, and sprinkler, paired with the legend PIETAS AVG S C.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximinus Thrax; Maximus

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Maximus 12B
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMVS CAES GERM
Reverse legend to match
PIETAS 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. 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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