Maximinus Thrax Denarius — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 15

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Denarius

Date

235 AD-236 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

VICT AETERN

Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands; before her, shield on base

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 15 is a denarius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands; before her, shield on base.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 15?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 15 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 15.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands; before her, shield on base with the inscription VICT AETERN. Portrait type: laureate.