1.2.2.4.1 Maximinus I

Severus Alexander

Maximinus I

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C. Julius Verus Maximinus
Emperor 235-238

Maximinus, of humble origins, joined the Roman army during the reign of Septimius Severus, and his immense size and physical prowess gained rapid promotion to legionary commander. He was acclaimed emperor after Severus Alexander's assassination, and fought the Germans with considerable success, but his relations with the Senate were never satisfactory, and tax increases to support expanded military operations were hated. In 238 Africa revolted under Gordian I who was recognized by the Senate; Gordian was soon crushed, but when Maximinus invaded Italy to deal with Balbinus, Pupienus and the Senate, he was assassinated by his own soldiers during the siege of Aquileia.

Relatives depicted on coins:
Paulina - wife; Maximus - son

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R2337 0108 Maximinus I: AR 21 Denarius $180.00 Obv. IMP MAXIMINUS PIVS AVG Laur. bust r. Rev. FIDES MILITVM Fides stg. l. btw. standards 3.20 g Sear 2337; RIC 7a EF	R2339 0107 Maximinus I: AR 20 Denarius $180.00 Obv. IMP MAXIMINUS PIVS AVG Laur. bust r. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI Pax stg. l. 3.20 g Sear 2339; RIC 12 EF
*R2346 0104 Maximinus I: AR 22 Denarius $180.00** Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laur. bust r. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI Salus seated. l. 3.00 g Sear 2346v; RIC 14 Slight rev. flatness, otherwise good EF