Maximus

235 - 238

Young son of Maximinus who was proclaimed Caesar at the same time his father was hailed as Augustus immediately after the murders of Severus Alexander and his mother. Both were killed in a mutiny prior to a battle with the forces of Pupienus.

AR Denarius

RIC 1, S 2372 AR Denarius Obv: IVLVERVSMAXIMVSCAES; Dressed bust right.
Rev: PIETASAVG; Sacrificial implements.


RIC 3d, Cohen 10 AR Denarius Obv: MAXIMVSCAESGERM - Bareheaded bust right, draped.
Rev: PRINCIVVENTVTIS - Maximus standing left, holding baton and reversed spear, behind, two standards. Lot sold for $321 3/8/01.


Sestertius

RIC 13, Cohen 14 Sestertius Obv: MAXIMVSCAESGERM; bare head, draped bust right
Rev: PRINCIPIIVVENTVTIS; Maximus standing, holding spear and baton next to two standards.