Maximinus Thrax Silver Denarius 20 Mar 235 - Late May 238 A.D. gvF, 2.597g, 19.8mm, 180, Rome mint, Jnuary 236- Apr 238 A.D., SRCV III 8318, RIC IV 23, RSC III 107.
O: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind.
R: VICTORIA GERM, Victory standing half left, raising wreath in right, palm frond transverse in left, captive seated left at feet on left.
OACC16
FORVM- RS56060
MAximinus I was a physical giant with natural fighting ability. Offended by an emperor dominated by his mother, the legions rebelled and proclaimed Maximinus emperor. He was successful against the Germanic tribes but his cruelty inspired several rebellions and finally his troops murdered him.
