RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 82 — Maximinus Thrax Dupondius
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 82 · 236 AD-238 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
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 82 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 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 12.43g, 27mm 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 82?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 82 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 82.
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 82?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. 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 82?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 82 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.43g, diameter 27mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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