Maximinus Thrax, Roman Imperial copper As, 235-238 A.D., R.I.C. 32, approx. 26 mm diameter, 16.7 gm. The obverse shows the legend "IMP. MAXIMINUS PIVS AVG.", with the laureate head to the right. The reverse shows the legend "P. M. TR. P. II COS. P. P. S. C.", Maximinus, in military clothing, standing left, between two standards on each side rather than the one on each side this reference usually shows, raising his right hand, leaning to the left on a spear in left hand. Nice, strong portrait and lettering detail and reverse detail and lettering. Both sides are medium to dark brown. This is a genuine original coin, not a copy, replica, or reproduction. EX, Thomas Walker, Atlanta, GA Coin Show, late '80's early '90's.