Triton XXI, Lot: 815. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 2.93 g, 12h). Rome mint. Special emission, AD 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOTIS/DECENNA/LIBVS in three lines within laurel wreath. RIC IV 17; RSC 117; BMCRE 38. EF, attractive old cabinet tone.

From the A.K. Collection, purchased from Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1970. Ex Hess-Leu [9] (2 April 1958), lot 370. Reportedly ex Niggeler Collection (not in Leu/M&M sale).