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Maximinus Thrax Denarius Extremely Fine_obv

Maximinus Thrax Denarius Extremely Fine

Maximinus A.D. 235-238 was of Thracian origin, hence the nickname ‘Thrax’. He was the first emperor who was not from the upper classes but had risen through from the lowest ranks of the army, later called soldier-emperors. He ruled for three years before being murdered by his soldiers at Aquileia as he was on the way to fight Balbinus & Pupienus. We recently managed to purchase a small group of 13 gorgeous Silver Denarii that were struck in Rome. We offer a Denarius showing his head on the obverse with various reverse types and grade Extremely Fine. As he ruled for only three years he is not the easiest emperor to find and we have priced these to please, don’t miss out!
£135.00
Postumus 20% Silver Ant Very Fine Antoninianus_obv

Postumus 20% Silver Ant Very Fine Antoninianus

Postumus was the governor of Germany in A.D. 260 when the emperor Valerian was captured in the East. With the Roman world in crisis the rebel Postumus was left in control of Britain, Gaul, Spain and parts of Germany, forming what was called the ‘Gallic Empire’. Like many emperors at the time Postumus was murdered by his own troops in A.D. 269. At the start of his reign Postumus minted coins that were about 20% silver, at least twice as much silver than the coins being made by Gallienus’ central government in Rome. Later in his reign as he ran out of resources he lowered the silver content to about 5%, the same as the rest of the empire. This is the 20% grade Very Fine meaning an ancient person has used it.
£54.50
Postumus 5% Silver Ant Extremely Fine Antoninianus_obv

Postumus 5% Silver Ant Extremely Fine Antoninianus

Postumus was the governor of Germany in A.D. 260 when the emperor Valerian was captured in the East. With the Roman world in crisis the rebel Postumus was left in control of Britain, Gaul, Spain and parts of Germany, forming what was called the ‘Gallic Empire’. Like many emperors at the time Postumus was murdered by his own troops in A.D. 269. At the start of his reign Postumus minted coins that were about 20% silver, at least twice as much silver than the coins being made by Gallienus’ central government in Rome. Later in his reign as he ran out of resources he lowered the silver content to about 5%, the same as the rest of the empire. This is the 5% silver grade Extremely Fine meaning they’ve had very limited use since they were struck.
£54.50