Lot 4852

Description

Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (17.00 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) (illustrated); another similar, (18.35 g); sestertius, (17.94 g), obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8408, RIC 6, C.5). Toning, good fine - very fine, scarce. (3)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. Previously Baldwins with tickets.