AR22 - Maximinus L Γ

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238)
Caesar	Maximus (Gaius Julius Verus Maximus) (236-238)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	236-237
Composition	Billon
Weight	11.61 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 544031
References	RPC Online VI# 10724 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximus, right, seen from front

Lettering: Γ ΙΟΥΛ ΟΥΗΡ ΜΑΞΙΜΟϹ ΚΑΙ

Unabridged legend: Γάϊος Ἰούλιος Οὐῆρος Μάξιμος Καῖσαρ

Translation: Gaius Julius Verus Maximus Caesar

Reverse

Nilus reclining left, wearing lotus wreath, leaning left arm on hippopotamus head, holding reed and cornucopia

Lettering: L Γ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of year 3

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

D 4637, M 3258, Geissen 2593, E 3328 (3)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (236-237)

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