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JM33219
Maximinus I, Silver Denarius, Attempted Assassinations Survived.
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Maximinus Thrax (AD 235-238), silver Denarius, Rome, AD 235, IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated left, feeding snake rising from altar, 2.89g, 7h (RIC V, II. 14). Wonderful portrait, uncirculated.
Provenance:
Ex R. Guynn collection, purchased privately.
RIC notes that the reverse type celebrates the emperor's survival of two, senate-backed attempts on his life at the start of his reign.