RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17 Maximinus Thrax obverse — Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17 Maximinus Thrax reverse — Legend in three lines within wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 17
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

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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