Maximinus I denarius, AD 235-238
Item — Box: 2, Item: 44
Scope and Contents
Of Thracian peasant stock, he was a man of great stature and physical strength. He joined the ranks of the Roman army and gained rapid promotions. His reign was characterized by his hatred of nobility and ruthless cruelty towards anyone suspected of conspiring against him. His troops finally mutinied and murdered both him and his son Maximus on 24 June AD 238.
Dates
- Creation: AD 235-238
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Maximinus I; Reverse: Fides Militum
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)