About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Maximus facing right.
On the back Maximus is shown standing, holding a spear and a rod as two standards flutter behind him.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Portraying the Emperor Maximus
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Place
- Rome (Minted in)
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Date
- 235 CE–236 CE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: MAXIMVS CAES GERM Reverse: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
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Reference Number
- 1922.4905
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/96053/manifest.json