Lot 335: Maximinus, Thrace Anchialus Æ26 / City gate with two towers and six windows

Date: 235-238 AD

Obverse: Laureate draped bust right
Reverse: City gate with two towers and large windows along the top of the wall, and arched doorway with closed doors.

Attribution: Moushmov 2905

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 11.9 grs.

Measure: 28.98 mm.

Notes:
Van Meter notes, "the early portraits of Maximinus were executed before a likeness of the new emperor arrived at the mint, thus they are pure fiction, and rather resemble Severus Alexander." This coin is an early portrait. Maximinus was a man of "enormous physical stature," and later coins portray him with a large chin and beard. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 335
• Listing #: 208736
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:47:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $250