Maximus Denarius, Priestly reverse
RIC IV Maximus 1 · 235 AD-236 AD · Rome · Issued under Maximinus Thrax
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES
Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
PIETAS AVG
Priestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler
About This Type
This RIC IV Maximus 1 is a denarius of Maximus, issued under Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Priestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.94g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 Maximus 1?
- RIC IV Maximus 1 is a Silver Denarius of Maximus issued under Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximus 1.
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximus 1?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES. The reverse depicts Priestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on left and to right, simpulum and sprinkler with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximus 1?
- RIC IV Maximus 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.94g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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