The Roman Empire
Maximinus I, 235 – 238
Maximinus, a soldier that conquered the throne with brute force having Severus Alexander and his mother killed in modern Mainz, Germany, is initially represented with natural features but his later portraits adopt a more extreme, expressive style with a long hooked nose and pointed large chin. His wife's portrait appears to have been strongly influenced by this unusual style, as does that of his son Maximus, albeit to a lesser degree. Perhaps one can assume an artistic experiment, which merits further research. I am not aware of any sculpture that is so extreme. AMP.
Sestertius 236-237, Æ 19.50 g. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FIDES MILITVM S – C Fides standing facing, head l., holding two standards C 13. BMC 139.
RIC 78. Superb enamel-like green patina and about extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 228, 2015, 659.
An expressive portrait style. AMP.