Lot 4852

Description

Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (23.75 g), Rome mint, 3rd emission of Maximinus I, issued 236-7, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8411, RIC 13, BMC 213, C.14). Dark green patina, evidence of mild smoothing in fields, otherwise extremely fine and rare in this condition.

Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Triton XVI, lot 1113 with tickets.