Maximinus Thrax Denarius
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius) · 235 AD-236 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg
Obverse
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PAX AVGVSTI
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius) is a denarius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.4g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius)?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius).
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius)?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius)?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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