Maximinus Thrax Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 235AD Choice XF Pax

Description: eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver DenariusEmperor Maximinus Thrax (r. 235-238 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand Date: c. 235-236 A.D. RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 12 (denarius) Size: 21.5mm diameter, 2.95g weight Composition: Silver Maximinus was a commoner who rose through the ranks of the Roman military to command a legion during the reign of his predecessor, Emperor Severus Alexander. The military became unhappy with Severus due to his payment of bribes/tributes to Rome's Germanic enemies in an effort to avoid war. His army mutinied and assassinated him and his mother, then proclaimed Maximinus emperor. Maximinus spent most of his short reign fighting various barbarian tribes on the frontiers of the empire. He was the first Roman emperor to not come from noble birth, and was hated by the Roman elites and Senate for it. So hated, in fact, that they elected multiple emperors from among their own membership to lead rebellions against Maximinus. It was during an extended siege to put down one of these rebellions that the Roman army mutinied again, killing Maximinus and his son and sending their heads to Rome. Maximinus was described by contemporary sources as an extremely tall and intimidating man - based on surviving sculptures as well as his coin portraits, which feature a prominent brow, nose and jaw, some historians believe he may have had acromegaly (a growth disorder). Interested in other ancient Greek and Roman coins? Please check out our other listings. Our Policies 1) Lifetime guarantee of authenticity - all of our ancient coins are carefully authenticated and purchased from reputable numismatic auction houses. We have been selling on eBay for over 15 years and completely guarantee the authenticity of all the coins we sell. 2) Fast shipping - all orders shipped within one business day 3) 30-day return policy - not happy with your coin? Return it within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked (we pay the return shipping costs) 4) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 5) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested, or purchase via the links below. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional) Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)

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