What is RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 9?

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 9 is a Gold Aureus of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 9.

Maximinus Thrax Aureus, Maximinus Thrax (RIC IV 9)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 9

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Aureus

Date

235 AD-236 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

LIBERALITAS AVG

Maximinus Thrax, togate, seated left (?), on platform, with officer and Liberalitas, daped, standing beside him; before platform, citizen climbing steps

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 9 is an aureus of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, togate, seated left (?), on platform, with officer and Liberalitas, daped, standing beside him; before platform, citizen climbing steps.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 9?: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 9 is a Gold Aureus of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximinus Thrax 9.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Maximinus Thrax, togate, seated left (?), on platform, with officer and Liberalitas, daped, standing beside him; before platform, citizen climbing steps with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.