What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3?

RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 19.89g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximinus Thrax Sestertius — RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

235 AD-236 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

19.89g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA PAVLINA

Bust of Paulina, veiled, draped, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO S C

Paulina, draped, holding sceptre, seated left on peacock flying right to heaven

About This Type

This RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3 is a sestertius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Paulina, draped, holding sceptre, seated left on peacock flying right to heaven. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 19.89g, 31mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3?: RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3 is a Bronze Sestertius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caecilia Paulina 3.
How do you identify RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Paulina, veiled, draped, right with the inscription DIVA PAVLINA. The reverse depicts Paulina, draped, holding sceptre, seated left on peacock flying right to heaven with the inscription CONSECRATIO S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3?: RIC IV Caecilia Paulina 3 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 19.89g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.