Roman Silver Coin of Emperor Maximinus Thrax (about 1,785-1,790 years ago)

Maximinus I Thrax Antoninianus (NGC Certified) — First Soldier Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed antoninianus from Maximinus Thrax — 8-foot Thracian giant assassinates Severus Alexander, first common soldier emperor → troops kill him (AD 235–238).

Giant Warrior Design

• Obverse: Radiate giant portrait right — brutal brow + jaw soldier-emperor

• Reverse: Mars / Providentia / Salus — military-first propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver-washed bronze (debased Antoninianus)

• Denomination: Antoninianus (2x denarius)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Military campaign mints

• Date: AD 235–238

Barracks Emperor Essential

• Thrace shepherd → 8ft giant (wife's bracelet = thumb ring)

• Kills Severus Alexander, doubles soldier pay

• Taxes crush civilians, Senate declares enemy

• Troops assassinate outside Aquileia → Year of Six Emperors

Collector Masterpiece

First lowborn soldier-emperor's coin launches Crisis of 3rd Century. Maximinus giant essential.

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