What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59?

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.94g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximinus Thrax Dupondius — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

235 AD-236 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.94g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AVGVSTI S C

Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.94g, 26mm diameter.

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 59?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59 is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 59.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 59 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.94g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.