Aug 21, 2025
Coin of the Day #473 (8/20/2025)
Was about to chalk this one up as an imitation after not being able to find a match. Sent pics to RPC and they figured it out! A unique coin of a scarce ruler from a scarce city…
Roman Province - Cilicia
AE25 - 7.47g
Maximus as Caesar 236-238 AD
Selinus-Traianopolis Mint
Obverse ΓΑΙΟ ΟΥ ΜΑΞΙΜΟC
Bust of Maximus right, draped, cuirassed, from behind
Reverse ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟ CΕΛΙΝΟΥC (retrograde)
Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae
RPC VI 31001 (plate)