Maximinus Thrax Roman Medallion — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 120

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 120

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

236 AD-238 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMINVS ET MAXIMVS AVGVSTI GERMANICI

Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, facing bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM

Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left and Maximus, togate, standing right, both holding up a small Victory between them; between their feet, two seated captives; behind, on either side, helmeted soldier, seated

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 120 is a roman medallion of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left and Maximus, togate, standing right, both holding up a small Victory between them; between their feet, two seated captives; behind, on either side, helmeted soldier, seated.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

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 120?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 120 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 120.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 120?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, facing bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription MAXIMINVS ET MAXIMVS AVGVSTI GERMANICI. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left and Maximus, togate, standing right, both holding up a small Victory between them; between their feet, two seated captives; behind, on either side, helmeted soldier, seated with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.