Maximus Aureus, Maximus reverse
RIC IV Maximus 5 · 236 AD-238 AD · Rome · Issued under Maximinus Thrax
Obverse
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Obverse
MAXIMVS CAES GERM
Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; behind him, two standards
About This Type
This RIC IV Maximus 5 is an aureus of Maximus, issued under Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; behind him, two standards.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Maximus 5?
- RIC IV Maximus 5 is a Gold Aureus of Maximus issued under Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximus 5.
- How do you identify RIC IV Maximus 5?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription MAXIMVS CAES GERM. The reverse depicts Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; behind him, two standards with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: bare.
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