CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Maximinus I
- Denomination:
- Sestertius
- Composition:
- Orichalcum
- Date:
- 3rd emission, late 236-237 AD
- Obverse:
- MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Bust of Maximinus, laureate, bearded, draped and cuirassed, right
- Reverse:
- FIDES MILITVM, Fides draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in either hand
- Reference:
- BMCRE 137; RIC 78; Banti 4; Cohen 13
- Size:
- 30.75mm, 18.33g, 12h
- Province:
- Rome mint
- Grade:
- Choice gVF, toned, obverse well struck with high relief, flan flaw on reverse
- Provenance:
- ex Classical Numismatic Group eAuction 398, Lot 572
Maximinus Thrax (otherwise known as Maximinus I) was Roman Emperor from 235 to 238 AD. One of 6 emperors during the Year of the Six Emperors, his short reign was marred by continuous plotting against him. His life was ended at the hands of his own soldiers during the Siege of Aquileia.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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