How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 79?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.

Maximinus Thrax Dupondius — RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 79

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 79

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

236 AD-238 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM

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

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM S C

Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 79 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each 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 79?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 79 is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 79.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.