Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 21.84 g, 12h). Rome mint. 2nd emission of Maximinus, AD 236.

CNG Feature Auction 114
Lot: 957. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 21.84 g, 12h). Rome mint. 2nd emission of Maximinus, AD 236. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 6; BMCRE 119-20; Banti 1. Glossy dark green patina, area of light smoothing on obverse. Good VF.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 1488.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 114 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2020. This lot is in Session 3, which begins 14 May 2020 at 9 AM ET.

UPDATE: As the CNG staff and many of our clients remain under social distancing and other restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNG 114 will be held as an internet only auction. The sale will take place as scheduled on 13-14 May 2020.

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