RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62 Maximinus Thrax obverse — Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62 Maximinus Thrax reverse — Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over gl... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62
Ruler
Maximinus Thrax
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
235 AD-236 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
12.91g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG S C

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.91g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62?
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62 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 62.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62?
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 62 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.91g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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