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Coin of Alexandria under Maximinus

Coin of Alexandria under Maximinus

r. 235 - 238 CE

Maximinus I Thrax

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, r., seen from rear Rev.: Nilus reclining l., wearing lotus wreath, leaning l. arm on hippopotamus head, holding reed and cornucopia.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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