Roman Empire β Silver Maximinus Thrax denarius (
Maximinus I, . Denarius (silver, 20 mm, 2.78 g), Rome, . IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG laurelled, armoured and draped bust of Maximinus I facing right. Reverse side: FIDES MILITVM Fides with two military stands. Cohen 7. RIC 7A.Maximinus I (approx. ), usually called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 to the Spring of 238. Maximinus had never been in Rome itself. He was the first of the so-called "Soldier Emperors", which weren't from a high-ranking family but were put on the throne by the army. Please see the photos to form your own impression. Read More