What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103?

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.61g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximinus Thrax Dupondius — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

235 AD-238 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.61g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P III COS P P S C

Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand; to emperor's right, two standards; to emperor's left, one standard

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-238 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand; to emperor's right, two standards; to emperor's left, one standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.61g, 25mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 Maximinus Thrax 103?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103 is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-238 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 103.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand; to emperor's right, two standards; to emperor's left, one standard with the inscription P M TR P III COS P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 103 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.61g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.