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Dupondius Maximinus - Providentia
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Roma_Orbis
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MAXIMINUS. Æ Dupondius, 12.49 gr. Rome, 235 AD.
Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Radiated, draped and cuirassed bust r.
Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG SC Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe at feet and cornucopiae.
RIC 62; Cohen 82
Type belonging to the first emission, with a consular portrait.
Forestier auction, Paris 21 May 08, lot 99; Nicolas collection, Paris 9-10 Mars 1982, lot 636
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Rating:  10.00
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AlexB
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July 6, 2008 8:39pm
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Rating: 10
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Fantastic colours!
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Ironically, common-sense is one of the most uncommon attributes...
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pantheon
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July 9, 2008 6:31am
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Rating: 10
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Yes, that patina is excellent, and so is the portrait... I really like this piece.
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William Joy
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