Maximus Caesar (235 A.D. - 238 A.D.) - Copper As - 25mm, 10.97gr | |
Obverse - MAXIMVS CAES GERM Maximus, his draped and bare-headed bust right. |
Reverse - PIETAS AVG, S C in exergue. Jug between lituus, knife and patera to left, ladle and simpulum to right (sacrificial implements). |
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Minted in Rome between early 236 and
April 238 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, Sydenham, & Sutherland, "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4, Part 2 (RIC), p156, nr. 12b Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Vol. 3, p91, nr. 8413 Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 4, p525, nr 8 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p221, nr. 5, variety with ol/3 Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), p239, nr 7 (B1, O3, R1, T3, M1) Quality: about Very Fine, with pitting on obverse portrait Ex Seaby's Bulletin, July 1962, #639; with original ticket handwriten by David Sear. Ex Harlan J. Berk |