Maximinus Thrax Dupondius, Salus reverse
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 86 · 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
SALVS AVGVSTI S C
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar
About This Type
This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 86 is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.76g, 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 86?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 86 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 86.
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 86?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar with the inscription SALVS AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 86?
- RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 86 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.76g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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