Description Emperor Maximinus I "Thrax", A.D. 235-238. AR Denarius, Rome mint, A.D. 235. Maximinus was the first "barracks emperor" who rose through the ranks rather than from the senate. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Legend: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM (Supreme Commander Maximinus I, the dutiful emperor.) Reverse: Providentia holding a staff over a globe and a cornucopia in the left arm. Reverse legend: PROVIDENTIA AVG. (Providence of the emperor.) Reference: RIC 13. Silver, 2.58g, 21mm. Grade: EF, exceptional portrait with gun metal tone.
