Watch List notes:

Maximus, Caesar, 235/6-238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 19.36 g, 1 h), Rome, 236-238. MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINCIPI IVENTVTIS / S - C Maximus, as prince of the youth, standing front in military attire, head to left, holding baton in his right hand and inverted spear in his left; behind him, two signa. BMC 213. Cohen 14. RIC 13. An attractive piece with a fine portrait and a lovely dark patina. Struck on an oval flan, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, ex Leu 2, 11 May 2018, 287.