Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.41 g, 5h). Rome mint. 3rd emission of Maximinus I, late AD 236-237. Good VF.

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Lot: 688. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.41 g, 5h). Rome mint. 3rd emission of Maximinus I, late AD 236-237. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 2; BMCRE 201-3 (Maximinus); RSC 3; Dow, ACTTB, p. 276 (this coin). Lurstrous with iridescence, reverse struck from a worn die. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 1366.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Christianity under Rome. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 13:49:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.