Muzeion
Original Roman Empire Silver Denarius // Emperor Maximinus Thrax // Ca. 235-238 AD
Product Description
Obverse: Maximinus Thrax Denarius. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory running right bearing wreath & palm.
Maximinus Thrax also known as Maximinus I, was Roman Emperor from 235 to 238. Maximinus was a literal giant, said to have been the tallest and strongest man in the empire. A Thraco-Roman of low birth, Maximinus was the commander of the Legio IV Italica when Severus Alexander was assassinated by his own troops in 235. The Praetorian Guard then elected Maximinus emperor.
The denarii of Maximinus Thrax (Thrax = “The Thracian”) are among the best-produced silver coins of the entire Roman empire. A denarius (plural denarii) is an ancient Roman coin made of silver. Like most countries, ancient Roman coins represented a portion of a larger denomination. The smallest denomination issued at the time was the as (plural asses). A denarius functioned similarly to the United States penny in today’s commerce.
Product Details
- ColorsSilver
- Materials
Silver
- Measurements
0.75"Ø
- OriginItaly
— Classification: TTB+
— RIC 16
— Type: Roman Empire Silver Denarius
— Variety: Silver Ca. 235-238 AD
— Weight: 2.99g
— Diameter: 19.05mm
— Composition: Silver
— Obverse Design: Emperor Maximinus Thrax
— Obverse Inscription: Maximinus Thrax Denarius. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right.
— Reverse Design: VICTORIA AVG
— Reverse Inscription: VICTORIA AVG, Victory running right bearing wreath & palm.
— Includes Certificate of Authenticity Signed by Arq. Guillermo Cardenas Jimenez, Muzeion Gallery CEO
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-5 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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