How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae with the inscription IOΛIOWVII — S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Maximinus Thrax Sestertius — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

235 AD-238 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

IOΛIOWVII — S C

Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107 is a sestertius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-238 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107 is a Bronze Sestertius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-238 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 107.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 107?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae with the inscription IOΛIOWVII — S C. Portrait type: laureate.