Rare denarius of little-known Caesar.
Maximus as Caesar (235-238, son of Maximianus), Denarius 236-238, 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
PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Weight 2.5 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.
