Maximinus I; AE Sestertius; Fides with standards
Description:
Maximinus I (235 - 238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / FIDES MILITVM, S C; Fides standing left, standard in each hand.
Diameter:
AE30 mm
Weight:
19,4 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC IV 43
Commentary:
great bronze-grey patina, well centered, good details with full legends
History:
Maximinus was of impressive physique and his depictions on the coinage, with very strong chin and nose, suggest some kind of overgrowth.
Article Number:
025-08-06-41652