Maximinus I, 235-238. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 11.11 g, 1 h), Rome, 235-236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus I to right, seen from behind. Rev. SALVS AVGVSIT (sic!) / S C Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent, rising from altar, out of patera with her right hand. BMC 102 (with AVGVSTI). Cohen 90 (with AVGVSTI). RIC 65 note. Extremely rare. Struck on a slightly short flan, otherwise, nearly very fine.


The interesting spelling error 'AVGVSIT' on the reverse legend has been noted by RIC 65 note. The fact that this and the following lot 777 were struck from the same die pair indicates that the spelling error occured on this reverse die only.