Maximinus I aka Bigchinnicus Thrax

An Imperial portrait denarius of Maximinus I has been on my want list forever. Motivation to hunt one down was provided when @Valentinian shared his excellent webpage on the development of the emperor's portrait styles found on silver issues. You can find great coins in each of the different styles, but I really wanted the third, 'late period' take on his distinctive mug for possibly being the closest to what he actually looked like.

I finally found the combination of right coin and right price in Frank Robinson's recent auction. The reverse is a bit weak, but the coin has the sort of old cabinet toning I love, and the portrait is strong and deeply struck, with the emperor looking like he could easily chin-butt someone to death.


MAXIMINUS I THRAX
AR Denarius
2.77g, 19.5mm
Rome mint, 236 - 237 AD
RIC 23
O: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
R: VICT-ORIA GERM, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm; bound captive at feet.

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I found a better pic of him

 

Very nice coin by the way! I love how his coins are so affordable for the condition they are in! Cheers!

 

It seems that you've found a fourth, Late Roman version .

 

Nice, one of the better reverse types too.

Mine:

 

MM is holding out for the ultra-rare restitution Bigchinnicus siliqua

 

You know it!

 

Fantastic coin, Z-bro ... great portrait and sweet toning

I have a cool Thrax example as well ...

Maximinus I (Thrax) & Salus

 

TERRIFIC DENARIUS Magnus---the details are stunning!!

I have one of his I purchased long ago and recently, I finally purchased his son...I'll see if I can locate it now.

 

great coins!!

 

Thanks guys, and excellent coins! Mikey, that's a superb example... crazy relief on both sides!

 

Bigchinicus really gives the Austro-Hungarian Chinsburgs a run for their money.

 

Lol! Let's not forget about Charles II of Hispania!

 

Of course, the apple didn't fall far from the tree....Sestertius of Maximus,
his son:

 

nice coins friend, emperor with biggest chin

 

The whole family, but in this case, apart from Paulina they are all "chinly challenged"


Maximinus, Denarius Rome mint 236 AD
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus right
PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left, holding an olive tree branch
3.33 gr
Ref : Cohen #31, RCV #8310



Paulina, Denarius Rome mint 236 AD
DIVA PAULINA, Veiled and draped bust of Paulina right
CONSECRATIO, Paulina on peacock flying
3.3 gr
Ref : RCV #8400, Cohen #2



Maximus, Denarius Rome mint 236 AD
MAXIMVS CAES GERM, Bare bust of Maximus right
PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left with two standards
3.31 gr
Ref : Cohen #10, RCV #8406

Q

 

That's truly a great trio 'Q'

 

Very nice Z.


MAXIMINUS I
AE Sestertius
OBVERSE: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right
REVERSE: FIDES MILITVM S-C, Fides standing left, standard in each hand
Struck at Rome, 235-236
16.3g, 30mm
RIC 43


MAXIMINUS I
AE Sestertius
OBVERSE: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate, draped bust right.
REVERSE: SALVS AVGVSTI - Salus seated left, feeding snake on altar
Struck at Rome, 235-236 AD March - January
20.7g, 29.5mm
RIC 85


MAXIMINUS I
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REVERSE: VICTORIAAVG - Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm
Struck at Rome, 235-236 AD March - January
2.8g, 21mm
RIC 16, BMC 25, C 99

 

Love that Winged Victory reverse Bing.

 

Wow Z, wonderful new coin, reminds me of a Canadian from Manitoba,

Dudley Do Right!!