Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 16, 2022 These came today, a couple of coins I treated myself to: Postumus (260-269). Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 23.88g, 6h). Treveri, AD 261. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ Fides standing facing, head l., holding two signa. RIC V 124. Maximinus I (235-238). Æ Sestertius (31mm, 23.72g, 12h). Rome, 236-7. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. R/ Fides standing l., holding signum in each hand. RIC IV 78. Both ex London Ancient Coins. I've always wanted a nice Postumus laureate Sestertius. This one is quite pleasant in hand, featuring a charming portrait and it's probably overstruck on an Antonine era Sestertius (just a guess), although the Maximinus Sestertius has a pretty similar weight. The Maximinus had a nice patina and I like Maximinus' lantern jaw, so the coin was a no-brainer to pop into the cart. I've been upping my coin game lately, going more for attractive coins rather than decrepit rarities. Please post any Postumus laureate/helmeted Sestertii, any really nice double Sestertii, or Maximinus/Maximus Sestertii. Although the episode wasn't about inflation, an Emperors of Rome podcast (I think it was the Maximinus episode) really explained the 3rd century inflation. Legionary pay had ballooned from 1,000-something Sestertii during Severus to 7200 under Maximinus. I wonder if it was still that rate during Gallienus? 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejewk Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 16, 2022 I find it amazing how stable certain iconography was on Roman coins. Only yesterday I was looking at the Maximianus issues at Ticinum with the same, or very similar, FIDES MILITVM reverse type. Nice new additions Nero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 16, 2022 · Patron Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) Cool coins, @Nerosmyfavorite68!! They're both attractive and interesting additions to your numophylacium! I still don't have a Postumus sestertius. I've been too preoccupied by my current Faustina fetish. I do have a pair from Maximinus and Maximus, so I'll show them instead: Maximinus I, AD 235-238. Roman Æ Sestertius, 26.7 mm, 18.01 gm. Rome, AD 236-238. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI SC, Salus enthroned left, feeding snake arising from altar. Refs: RIC-85; BMCRE-175, Sear-8338; Cohen-92. Maximus, Caesar AD 235/6-238. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 21.54 g, 31.5 mm, 12 h. Rome, 3rd emission, late AD 236-237. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare-headed and draped bust, right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C, Maximus standing left in military dress, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards. Refs: RIC 13; BMCRE 213-17; Cohen 14; RCV 8411; MIR 37-5; Banti 6. Edited September 16, 2022 by Roman Collector 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 16, 2022 I've posted this coin a number of times but will post again since it fits this thread ☺️. Romano-Gallic Empire. Marcus Cassianius Latinius Postumus, AD 260-269 (struck AD 261). Treveri Mint, 3rd emmision. AE Sestertius: 25.5 gm, 31 mm, 6 h. Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed, & draped bust of Postumus. Reverse: Advancing Victory with palm branch & wreath, seated captive. RIC V 170. 12 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Splendid Sestertius, Al. Those are nice, Roman Collector. I have yet to pick up a Maximus. Oh yeah, thejewk, that's right! I didn't even notice that! I didn't even notice what the Maximinus reverse was when I ordered it. I bought it for the patina/obverse, although it's more of a dark olive in person. Both coins have lacquer or Renaissance Wax. I just ordered from Savoca. Hopefully that will go well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) My first Maximinus coin was also a sestertius. I need to take my own pic of it, as the house picture doesn't do justice to it Unfortunately, on mine you can't see the emperor's acromegaly - the engraver portrayed him without this feature. Edited September 16, 2022 by ambr0zie 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 16, 2022 my only sestertius from Postumus: IMP C POSTUMUS PF AVG VIRTUS AVG / SC obv: Bust laureate and draped right rev: Soldier stg. r. holding spear and leaning on shield. RIC V ( 2 ) 184 ; 27,88 mm ; 11,09 gr 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted September 16, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2022 Nice acquisitions @Nerosmyfavorite68 When it comes to Postumus I don't have a sestertius but only a double sestertius which is, I think, more common : Postumus, Double sestertius - Cologne mint, AD 261 IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG, Radiate bust of Postumus right LAETITIA AVG, Galley travelling left 18.12 gr Ref : Cohen #177, RCV #11049 And here's my only Maximinus Thrax sestertius : Maximinius, Sestertius - Rome mint AD 235/236 IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia, globe at her feet 22.73 gr Ref : Cohen # 80, RCV # 8337 Q 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted September 16, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 That's a very nice one, mc9. One doesn't see a whole lot of new flan Post. Sestertii. That's a very nice Postumus double Sestertius, Qcombor, and a pleasant early style Maximinus. Let's hope my birthday order goes just as well. I saw quite a few long-time wants, a Mazaios stater, the stater with the triskeles (Aspendos, IIRC), etc. I put them all in the basket, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted September 16, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2022 Four sestertii of Maximinus followed by one of his son, Maximus... I have none of Postumus. 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted September 16, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2022 @Nerosmyfavorite68.. No Sestertius here of these two Emperors I'm afraid.. Great looking coins!....Love the Postumus and the Maximinus has a lovely patina......Super additions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Octavius said: Four sestertii of Maximinus followed by one of his son, Maximus... I have none of Postumus. Breathtaking group of sestertii 😮! I've got a Maximus sestertius almost as nice as yours ☺️. Maximus as Caesar, AD 236-238. AE Sestertius: 26.39 gm, 31 mm, 12 h. Reverse: Maximus with baton & transverse spear, two standards behind him. RIC 13. Ex CNG 70, lot 1044, 2005; Ex Munzen & Medaillen GmbH, Auction 9, lot 638, 2001. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted September 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2022 I have found some more, Maximinus: MAXIMINUS PIUS ACG GERM PM TRP IIII COS P P / SC AD. 238 RIC IV (2) 40 23,10 gr 30,25 mm MAXIMUS: C IUL VERUS MAXIMUS CAES PIETAS AVG // SC RIC IV(2) 6 20,20 GR 31,18 MM POSTUMUS : M CAS LAT POSTUMUS PF AVG LAETITIA RIC IV ( 2 ) 146 22,5 MM 3,74 GR 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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