What is RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25?

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25 is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 25.

Maximinus Thrax Dupondius — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

235 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P P P S C

Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left between two standard, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left between two standard, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 25?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25 is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 25.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 25?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left between two standard, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand with the inscription P M TR P P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.