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Diva Paulina. Silver Denarius (2.5 g), died ca. AD 235.
Rome, un-
der Maximinus I, AD 236. DIVA PAVLINA, veiled and draped bust
of Paulina right.
Reverse:
CONSECRATIO, peacock in full splendor
standing facing, head left. RIC 1; BMC 135; RSC 1.
Rare.
A marvel-
ous portrait of Paulina! Luster present, all delicately toned.
Superb
Extremely Fine.
Paulina was the wife of the Thracian emperor, Maximinus I,
and predeceased his elevation to the throne in AD 235. In
236 Maximinus elevated his young son, Maximus, to the rank
of Caesar and had Paulina deified by the Roman Senate.
Estimated Value .............................................................$2,000 - 2,500
3220
Maximus. Silver Denarius (3.5 g), Caesar, AD 235-238.
Rare. Rome, AD 236/7. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare-
headed and draped bust of Maximus right.
Reverse:
PRINC
IVVENTVTIS, prince standing left, holding baton and
transverse spear; behind, two standards. RIC 3; BMC 211-
2; RSC 10. Wonderful detailed portrait of Maximus. Lus-
ter present and delicately toned.
Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value .............................................$1,500 - 2,000
Ex Wolfen Family Foundation Collection (Goldberg 72, 5
February 2013), 4183; NFA, early 1970s.
