The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-8-183-RE
Metal Type:orichalcum
Issuing Authority:
Maximus, Gaius Julius Verus (217/220-238)
Weight:18.65 g
Diameter:29.35 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
236 CE - 238 CE
Denomination: sestertius
Obverse Image Description:Bust of Maximus draped, right. Border of dots.
Obverse Inscription:MAXIMVS CAES GERM
Reverse Image Description:Maximus in military dress standing, facing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left arm. To right, two standards. Border of dots.
Reverse Inscription:PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. S - C in field to either side.
Attached People:
Gaius Julius Verus Maximus (217/220-238) - Authority - ancient
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Bibliographic Source(s):
The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume IV, P..., page: 156, no. 13, notes:
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No 123 125 ............................................. 11 . : 23
Head of Maximus
MAXIMVS. CAESAR GERM.
Rev. a Figure standing pointing with
a staff upon the Ground., behind
him two standards.
PRINICIPI. IVVENTVTIS. S.C
Bargrave See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 183 Head of Maximus
MAXIMVS • CAES • GERM •
Reverse a Figure standing pointing
to the Ground with its staff with
it’s Right Hand, in its left Hand a
Javelin behind it two military standards
S • C •
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 183 Head of Maximus.
MAXIMVS CAES GERM.
Reverse a Figure standing pointing
with a staff in its right Hand. in
its Left a Javelin, behind it two
Military standards S.C.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16b
No 123 125 ............................................. 11 . : 23
Head of Maximus
MAXIMVS. CAESAR GERM.
Rev. a Figure standing pointing with
a staff upon the Ground., behind
him two standards.
PRINICIPI. IVVENTVTIS. S.C
Bargrave See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 183 Head of Maximus
MAXIMVS • CAES • GERM •
Reverse a Figure standing pointing
to the Ground with its staff with
it’s Right Hand, in its left Hand a
Javelin behind it two military standards
S • C •
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 183 Head of Maximus.
MAXIMVS CAES GERM.
Reverse a Figure standing pointing
with a staff in its right Hand. in
its Left a Javelin, behind it two
Military standards S.C.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue