What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximus 12A?

RIC IV Maximus 12A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximinus Thrax Dupondius (RIC IV Maximus 12A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximus 12A

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

236 AD-238 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMVS CAES GERM

Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG S C

Priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximus 12A is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10g, 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.

All Maximinus Thrax coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximus 12A?: RIC IV Maximus 12A is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximus 12A.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximus 12A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription MAXIMVS CAES GERM. The reverse depicts Priestly emblems: jug between lituus, knife and patera on left and to right simpulum and sprinkler with the inscription PIETAS AVG S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Maximus 12A?: RIC IV Maximus 12A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.