Roman Empire. Maximinus Thrax (AD 235-238). Denarius Rome - VICTORIA AVG

MAXIMIN I THRACE
Type: Denarius
Date: early – summer
Date: 236
Mint/city: Rome
Metal: silver
Fineness: 500 ‰
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 3.22 g.

Exceptional-quality specimen on an irregular planchet, well centered with full graining. Beautiful bust of Maximin I. Fine high-relief reverse, well struck. Magnificent collectible patina. Retains all of its mint luster and its original edge/sharpness.
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OBVERSE
Obverse legend: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG.
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust of Maximin I to the right, viewed three-quarters from the rear (A*21); portrait B.
Obverse translation: “Imperator Maximinus Pius Augustus”, (The pious and august emperor Maximin).

REVERSE
Reverse legend: VICTORiA AVG.
Reverse description: Victoria (the Victory) walking to the right, holding a crown in the right hand and a palm branch in the left.
Reverse translation: “Victoria Augusti”, (The Victory of the Augustan).