RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17 — Maximinus Thrax Denarius
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17 · 235 AD-236 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Legend in three lines within wreath
About This Type
This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17 is a denarius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines within wreath.
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 17?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17 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 17.
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines within wreath with the inscription VOTIS DECENNALIBVS. Portrait type: laureate.
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