Maximinus Thrax Denarius, Salus (RIC IV Maximus 17)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximus 17

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Denarius

Date

235 AD-238 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES

Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS AVGVSTI

Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar

About This Type

This RIC IV Maximus 17 is a denarius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-238 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximus 17?: RIC IV Maximus 17 is a Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-238 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximus 17.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximus 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar with the inscription SALVS AVGVSTI. Portrait type: bare.