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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying the Emperor Maximus

late 235-early 236

Roman

Rome

The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Maximus facing right.

On the back Maximus is shown standing, holding a spear and a rod as two standards flutter behind him.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium