Maximus Caesar AD 235-238 Bronze Dupondius / As Rome

Maximus Caesar AD 235-238 Bronze Dupondius / As

Bare headed bust right / Priestly emblems

Rome

RCV8413; 24mm, 9.95g

Maximus was the son of Maximinus and Paulina. Indolent by nature but handsome Maximus was raised to Caesar shortly after his father became emperor. Although he accompanied his father on his campaigns Maximus preferred the luxury of Rome to a life in the military. He was murdered along with his father upon their return to Italy in AD 238.