I obtained this beauty almost 8 years ago and I’m still pleased to own it. AD 235-238 AR denarius 20 mm, 2,8 g, 12h Rome Mint, AD 235-236 Obv.: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped bust tight, seen from behind Rev.: VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing tight, holding wreath and palm branch
It's my favorite style of the reign, and the only style which I collect, the lantern-jaw portrait. Very nice!
I also like the "Jay Leno" chin! When I was hunting for a Thrax example I deemed him important enough to my collection's theme to be included, but not SO important as to warrant the buck$ for a superior example. However, a protruding chin style portrait WAS a priority. Here's my Maxi-Thrax . . . Very much related to his chin (and also perhaps to his nose based on my example's portrait) is that some have deduced he had a not-so-common hormonal malady that results in unusual growth of bones. It's called acromegaly. (Props to @Victor_Clark from whom I first learned of this very real possibility.)
One of my first purchases. Maximinus I AR Denarius. Rome, AD 235-236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing, head to left, holding wand over globe and cornucopiae. RIC IV 13; BMCRE 86; RSC 77a. 2.98g, 20mm, 12h.
