RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 3 — Maximinus Thrax Denarius
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 3 · 236 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
P M TR P II COS P P
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 3 is a denarius of Maximinus Thrax (236 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.2g, 19mm diameter.
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 3?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 3 is a Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 3.
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 3?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, 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 II COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 3?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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