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Roman Empire - Silver Denarius of Emperor Maximinus I 235 -

Silver Denarius of emperor Maximinus I , struck in RomeFront: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG; Laurelled and draped bust rightReverse: VICTORIA AVG; Victoria running r. with palm and wreathRef: RIC 16Provenance: ex collection Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, with tag.There are three different portraits for Maximinus I, that are characterized by a slowly growing chin. The earliest portrait (of which this coin is one example), struck before the image of Maximinus was known, shows the facial features of his predecessor Severus Alexander. The second and third do have the facial features of the Maximinus, but the on the last one the chin is very pronounced.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Maximinus I, . Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.1 g), Rome, 236 IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right Reverse: P M TR P II COS P P Maximinus, in military attire, facing left, between two standards, greeting with one hand, and holding a spear in the other one. BMC 77. Cohen 55. RIC 3Maximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome, however. He was the first of the so-called "soldier emperors", who didn't come from a prestigious family, but were placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Maximinus I. Thrax ( AD). AR Denarius (21 mm, 3.24 g), Rome.Obv.: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laurelled, armoured and draped bust facing rightReverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides seen from the front, head to the left, with two standsRIC IV, 2, 7aMaximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. However, Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome. He was the first of the so-called "soldier emperors", who weren't from prestigious families but placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Maximinus I, . Denarius (silver, 20 mm, 3.02 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 was actually never in Rome himself, however. He was the first of the so-called "Soldier Emperors", who did not come from a prestigious family, but were put on the throne by the army. Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

MAXIMINUS I THRAX (). Denarius. Rome.Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right.Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia facing left with cornucopia and stick above globus.RIC 13.Condition: Nearly extremely fine.Weight: 3.06 g. Diameter: 20 mm. Maximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. However, Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome. He was the first of the so-called "soldier emperors", who weren't from prestigious families but placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Rome AR Denarius.IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laurelled bust facing right / VICTORIA AVG, Victoria facing right with palm and wreath RIC 16; Cohen 99; MIR 133/C.20 mm, 2.34 gMaximinus I (circa ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome, however. He was the first of the so-called 'Soldier Emperors', who did not come from a high-ranking family but were placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Maximinus Thrax ( AD). AR denarius (20 mm, 2.44 grams) Rome. Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laurelled, draped bust with cuirass, facing right.Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG – Providentia facing left with cornucopia and a stick, above globus.Ref: RIC 13Maximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the Spring of 238. Maximinus was actually never in Rome himself, however. He was the first of the so-called "Soldier Emperors", who did not come from a prestigious family, but were put on the throne by the army. Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Maximinus I. ( AD). AR Denarius (21 mm, 3,00 g), Roma (Rome), na Chr.Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureled, armed and draped bust to the right, seen from behind.Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax to the left with sceptre and twigRIC IV, 2, p. .Maximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. However, Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome. He was the first of the so-called "soldier emperors", who weren't from prestigious families but placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax (

Maximinus I, . Denarius (Silver, 18mm, 3.12 g), Rome, . IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right. Reverse: SALVS AVGVSTI Salus sitting left, feeding snake from altar. BMC 99. Cohen 85. RIC 14. Maximinus I (approx. ), commonly called Maximinus Thrax, which means Maximinus the Thracian, was emperor of the Roman Empire from 235 until the spring of 238. Maximinus never actually set foot in Rome, however. He was the first of the so-called "soldier emperors", who didn't come from a prestigious family, but were placed on the throne by the army. Please see the images for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire - Maximinus I Thrax () AR Denarius,

Maximinus I Thrax ()AR Denarius, 2.97g, 20mmMint: RomeObverse: Bust facing rightReverse: Fides with standardsVery fine +Lit: RIC 7As a Viennese coin dealer, I guarantee the authenticity of my coins.Successful bidders from non-EU countries need to provide an address within the EU. Read More

Roman Empire - Maximinus I Thrax - AD - Denarius -

Maximinus I, Thrax. AD. Denarius. 2.95 gr. - 20.0 mm. O:\ MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right. R:\ FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, head left, military standard in each hand. RSC 9. Scarce. UNCWith certificate of authenticity Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Denarius (3.42 g, 18 mm), Rome 70/2. Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM, laced head to the right. Rv. TRI POT II COS III PP, Pax sitting to the left with branch and goddess. RIC:39, C:566The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus AR Denarius. Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia leans against a pillar with crossed legs.In her hand a stick pointing to a globe.In her other hand a cornucopia RIC 23; RSC g; 21 mm Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius (20 mm, 3.5 g), Roma (Rome).Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right. Reverse: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas facing left, with caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV, 2, p. .After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Vespasian (

VESPASIAN () Denarius. Rome.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laurelled head facing right.Reverse: VESTA. Vesta facing right with simpulum and sceptre.RIC² 360.Condition: Very Fine.Weight: 2.6 g Diameter: 17 mm The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Alexander

Severus Alexander ( A.D.). AR Denarius (20 mm, 3.2 g), Roma (Rome), A.D. Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laurelled, armoured and draped bust facing right. Reverse side: ANNOVA AVG, Annona facing left with ears of corn above modius. RIC IV, 2, p. .Severus Alexander was the beloved nephew of Elagabalus and was elevated to Caesar when he still was emperor. His popularity grew steadily and Elagabalus began to see him as a threat. Elagabalus tried to kill him, but the army chose the side of Severus Alexander and Elagabalus was assassinated. Thirteen years of relative peace followed. It was the first time since Marcus Aurelius that the emperor was so renowned for the love of art and prosperity he brought. His only and later fatal flaw was his adoration for his mother Julia Mamaea. Her involvement in state affairs was a growing source of aggravation for the military and the Senate, and ultimately led to both of them being killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

Silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander ( A.D.) minted in Rome 226 A.D.Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; honored and draped bust to the rightReverse: PM TR P V COS II PP; Alexander standing to the left, sacrificing with sacrificial bowl above altarRef.: RIC mm, 2.76 gram.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – silver denarius of emperor Severus

Alexander AD . RomeDenar AR20 mm, 3.47 g.IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureled and draped bust to the right / VIRT-VS AVG, Virtus to the right, with helmet, spear and shield.Extremely Fine. BMC 278; Cohen 576; RIC 182.Severus Alexander was the beloved cousin of Elagabalus and was exalted to Caesar when he was still emperor. His popularity grew steadily and Elagabalus began to see him as a threat. Elagabalus tried to kill him, but the army chose the side of Severus Alexander and Elagabalus was assassinated. Thirteen years of relative peace followed. It was the first time since Marcus Aurelius that an emperor was sopopular, both for his love of art and the prosperity he brought. His only, and later fatal, flaw was his adoration of his mother Julia Mamaea. Her involvement in state affairs was a growing source of aggravation for the military and the Senate, and ultimately led to both of them being killed. Read More

Roman Empire - Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan (

Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan ( A.D.), struck in RomeIMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M [TR P COS VI PP]; draped bust with laurel wreath right.SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Pillar of Trajan; statue of emperor on top, two eagles at sides of baseRef: RIC mm, 3.15 g Silver-toneProvenance: collection Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, with his tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan ,

Silver Denarius of emperor Trajan , minted in Rome Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P; lauded bust to the right, draped shoulder to the leftReverse: COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC; Victoria facing left with wreath and palm branch on a stack of shieldsRIC II mm, 2,96 gram. Silver toneProvenance: Dutch collection, bought from Van Der Dussen, april Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Hadrian (

Silver denarius of emperor Hadrian, AD , minted in Rome AD .Front: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Bust with laurel wreath to the right.Reverse: ROMVLO CONDITORI; Romulus, founder of the city of Rome, walking to the right, holding a big trophy and a spear.Ref.: RIC mm, 2.86 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Caracalla

Caracalla Caesar ( AD). AR Denarius, minted in Laodicea ad Mare 199 AD.Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; draped bust with cuirass, bareheaded, r.Reverse: SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Minerva standing left with spear and shieldRef: RIC mm, 3.23 gAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of Emperor Severus

Silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander ( A.D.) minted in Rome 226 A.D.Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; laurelled and draped bust to the rightReverse: PM TR P V COS II PP; Mars running r. wih trophy and spearRef: RIC mm, 3.02 g.Provenance: ex collection Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, with tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Vespasian A. D. Denarius 71 A. D. Rom. 3.33 g, 18 mm.Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M laureate bust facing right. Reverse: TRI-POT, Vesta facing left, with simpulum.RIC 46; C. 561. The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in, among others, Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the 'Judea Capta' reverse are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after him, Vitellius rose to power. Vespasian's soldiers didn't accept that, and chose Vespasian as their emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he'd reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled statesman and Rome prospered under his leadership. He had the Colosseum built, amongst others. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Vespasian (

Denomination: AR denarius.Condition: Very Fine. Size: 18 mm. Weight: 3.3 gPeriod: 76aCMinted in: RomeExergue: -.-Front: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG laureate bust facing right Vespasian as Augustus.Case back: IOVIS CVSTOSJupiter withscepter and patera over altar. Jupiter the Watchful.Reference: RIC II, 849. The son of a businessman and brother of the prefect of Rome, he enlisted as a soldier in the army. He served under Caligula, Claudius and Nero. He was successful and held positions in Britain, Germania, Greece and Judea, among others. Nero let him strike down a revolt in the latter country, with great success. Coins with the "Judea Capta" reverse side are highly sought-after. After Galba fell, and Otho after that, Vitellius rose to power. The soldiers of Vespasian were not satisfied with that and chose Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian went to Rome and even before he reached the city gates, Vitellius was lynched and Vespasian was hailed as a hero. He was a skilled leader and Rome prospered. He had the Colosseum built, for example. In 79 he died of dysentery. Read More

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