Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 2688399, member: 8959&quot;]This is one of the bronzes I obtained from my acquaintance, the longtime scholar and collector I met with a few weeks ago.</p><p>I share his passion for coinage related to roman life in Germania, I was therefore very pleased to be able to acquire this sestertius of Maximinus Thrax from his collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maximinus rose to power after the murder by disgruntled troops of Alexander Severus and his mother<font size="4"> in 235 AD in the proximity of Mogontiacum. The legions were dissatisfied with Alexander Severus&#039; reluctance and hesitation in aggressively repulsing an invasion by the germanic tribe of the Alemanni, and chose Maximinus, an experienced legion commander who had risen through the ranks as their Emperor.&nbsp; </font></p><p><br /></p><p>Coming from the east, the Alemanni had overrun the Limes and crossed to the west bank of the Rhine penetrating far into Roman territory causing much destruction. Maximinus was successful in pushing back the Alemanni and restoring peace to the province. This coin celebrates this victory.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4">Maximinus&#039; victories in Germania provided some much needed respite to the province and </font><font size="5">secured</font><font size="4"> the frontier for some time. </font>However, peace was not to endure. Renewed attacks in the year 254 AD were so severe and caused so much destruction that the Limes was finally totally abandoned around 260 AD, and all its fortifications deserted.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Maximinus I</b>. AD 235-238. Æ Sestertius Rome mint.</p><p>Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right</p><p>Reverse: Maximinus standing left, holding scepter, being crowned by Victory who holds palm frond; to left, seated German captive.</p><p>RIC IV 93; BMCRE 193.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your coins of Maximinus Thrax, one of the so-called soldier-emperors!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]602570[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]602571[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="3"><br /></font></p><p><font size="3"></font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in