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RIC IV Maximus 13

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Maximus 13. Denomination: Sestertius. 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 maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards, with the legend PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C. The obverse shows bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend MAXIMVS CAES GERM. The reverse shows maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards, with the legend PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C.

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Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maximinus Thrax; Maximus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards
Obverse legend
MAXIMVS CAES GERM
Reverse legend
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Maximus 13
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMVS CAES GERM
Reverse legend to match
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS 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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