What is RIC IV Maximus 5?

RIC IV Maximus 5 is a Gold Aureus of Maximinus Thrax (236 AD-238 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximus 5.

Maximinus Thrax Aureus, Maximus (RIC IV Maximus 5)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximus 5

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Aureus

Date

236 AD-238 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximus 5?: RIC IV Maximus 5 is a Gold Aureus of 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.