This coin is not in the best of conditions, but I was able to procure it at a price I can afford, and I like the reverse. 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 Wikipedia: Maximinus was the first of the so-called barracks emperors of the 3rd century; his rule is often considered to mark the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century. He died at Aquileis whilst attempting to put down a Senatorial revolt. Maximinus marched on Rome, but Aquileia closed its gates against him. His troops became disaffected during the unexpected siege of the city, during which they suffered from famine and disease. In May 238, soldiers of the II Parthica in his camp assassinated him, his son, and his chief ministers. Their heads were cut off, placed on poles, and carried to Rome by cavalrymen. Pupienus and Balbinus then became undisputed co-emperors. POST YOUR MAXIMINUS THRAX COINS
Great addition, Big Bro!! (congtrats) ... man, I love those nice, big colourful Sestertii (very cool) Yah, Thrax portraits are awesome ... very strong-jawed!! Maximinus I, AR Denarius 235-238 AD Rome Mint Diameter: 20 mm Weight: 2.95 grams Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right Reverse: SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar Reference: RIC 14 Other: Gorgeous detailed portrait, attractive light toning
Cool coin, Bing. A denarius with one of those fascinating portraits in good condition is on my want list. I don't know if there are other ancient coins with portraits depicting the prominent brows and protruding lower jaws associated with the acromegaly growth disorder. MAXIMINUS THRAX Sestertius Rome mint, 235 - 236 AD RIC 67 O: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R: VICTORIA AVG S C, Victory advancing right, raising wreath in right, palm frond over shoulder in left.
MAXIMINUS THRAX AE Hexassarion 20.44g, 38mmm CILICIA, Anazarbus, 235 - 238 AD. Ziegler 663 (Vs2/Rs4), SNG Levante 1480 (same obv. die). O: AY K G IOY OYH MAZIMEINOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R: ANAZ END MHTRO B-G CYNQYCIA OI KOYMENHC, (ME and NH ligate), female figure (Synthysia), holding bipennis over shoulder, standing left before bull standing left. Ex Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.
Does anyone else see a wolf's head on the standard held in the right hand? I don't see it in hand, but to me it looks that way in all the images I take. BTW, thanks for the coin compliments.
Hey Bing => here is a slightly sharper example of your coin-type ... I myself don't see a wolf ... ... ummm, but these two dudes thought they saw a wolf and a flying pig!!
Nice one Bing! I like what I know of Maximinus Thrax, historical documents described him as a giant of a man. "According to Historia Augusta, "he was of such size, so Cordus reports, that men said he was eight foot, six inches (c. 2.5 metres) in height".[36] It is very likely however that this is one of the many 'tall tales' in the Historia Augusta, and is immediately suspect due to its citation of 'Cordus', one of the several fictitious authorities the work cites" Wikipedia cut and paste history. Here's my Maximinus Thrax denarius. Not in great condition, but can still make out his profile. Maximinus I “Thrax”; AD 235-238 Silver Denarius; 21mm/1.8g Obv: MAXIMINVSPIVS AVG GERM, laureate bust right Rev; VICTORIA GERM, Victory standing right with wreath & palm, captive at feet. (RIC 23, RSC 10)
nice indeed. i also don't have a coin of this guy! i noticed in the wikipedia article they mentioned he may have gigantism/acromegaly, i always thing that when i see his chin (and the mention of how big his hands were). here's someone's pathalolgy class project with some good pictures to check out. you'll see one familiar face if you like old school wrestling.
