Coin of Maximinus I, Emperor of Rome from Anchialus Artist: Unknown
Mint: Anchialus (Thrace)
Ruler: Maximinus I, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 173–238, ruled 235–38

235–38

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

orichalcum

Dimensions

12.39 g, 12:00, 28.8 mm

Credit Line

Ruth Elizabeth White Fund with the assistance of Ben Lee Damsky

Accession Number

2008.83.121

Geography

Made in Anchialus, Thrace

Culture

Roman

Period

3rd century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: AVT MAXIMEINOC EV CEB AVG Laureate draped, cuirassed bust right from rear

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: OV LPI ANWN A GXI/ALEWN in exergue; the exergue portion is engraved backwards. Elaborate city gate flanked by two slim towers, crenellations atop the wall
Provenance
Frank L. Kovacs, San Mateo, Calif., to 1998; Ben Lee Damsky, 1998–2008; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money

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