Ex. Naville Numismatics, 2014.
Maximus as Caesar (235-238, son of Maximianus), AE Sestertius 235-238, Rome mint
Obverse: bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to right
MAXIMVS CAES GERM
Reverse: Maximus standing left, holding baton in his right hand and transverse spear in his left, behind two standards
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Diameter 29 mm, weight 16.82 g
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.
