Maximinus Thrax (AD 235-238) Sestertius

Very nice sestertius of Maximinus Thrax (the giant and the first of the barracks emperors).  Often double-struck or worn, this example is in good condition all around.

Maximinus Thrax (AD 235-238)

Sestertius, Rome (236-8) (18.95 g)

O: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM / Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

R: SALVS AVGVSTI S C / Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar

RIC 85