Maximinus Thrax Dupondius (RIC IV Maximus 7A)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Maximus 7A

Ruler

Maximinus Thrax

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

235 AD-236 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES

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 7A is a dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Maximus 7A?: RIC IV Maximus 7A is a Bronze Dupondius of Maximinus Thrax (235 AD-236 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Maximus 7A.
How do you identify RIC IV Maximus 7A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES. 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.