Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus - Maximinus I Thrax, AD 235-238
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Description
Emperor: Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus - Maximinus I Thrax, AD 235-238
• Denomination: AR Denarius
• Mint: Rome, struck AD 236-237, 3rd emission
• Weight / Size: 2.5g - Official weight c. 3.0-3.2g but 2.3-3.0g is normal for this period due to debasement and worn / irregular flans. ∼19-20mm
• References: RIC IV 7A, RSC 7a, BMCRE 25-27, Cohen 7, Sear 8311
Obverse:
IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Classic portrait of Maximinus with his prominent brow and short beard.
Reverse:
FIDES MILITVM
Fides Militum - Loyalty of the Soldiers - standing facing, head left, holding two legionary standards, one in each hand. This was a key propaganda type for Maximinus, who was the first soldier-emperor elevated by the legions.
Nice example with a full, bold portrait. The reverse is a bit soft/struck on an uneven flan which is typical for this issue.