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Caecilia Paulina was the wife of Maximinus I, who most likely passed away before her husband's brutal coup in 235. Though little is known about her life, she at least bore one son, Maximus, who later became Caesar. Given the importance of the imperial family in Roman ideology, Maximinus posthumously elevated his wife to the purple.
CILICIA. Anazarbus. Diva Paulina (Died before 236). Ae. Dated CY 254 (AD 235/6).
Obv: ΘЄΑΝ ΠΑΥΛЄΙΝΑΝ ϹЄΒ.
Draped bust right.
Rev: ΑΝΑΖ ЄΝΔ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ Β Γ ЄΤ ΔΝϹ.
Seven stars above crescent.
RPC VI online 7445; SNG BN -; SNG Levante 1482.
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 9.22 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.
