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Roman Empire – Maximinus II Daia (AD 305–313) – Bronze Quarter Nummus, NGC Certified
This rare bronze quarter nummus was struck during the turbulent final years of the Tetrarchy, under the rule of Emperor Maximinus II Daia, one of Rome’s last pagan emperors.
Obverse: Portrait of Maximinus II wearing imperial regalia, emphasizing his authority as Augustus.
Reverse: Roman imperial symbols and inscriptions, projecting strength during an era of political fracture.
Technical Details: Bronze quarter nummus denomination; authenticated and certified by NGC.
Historical Significance:
The nephew of Emperor Galerius, Maximinus II was elevated to Caesar in AD 305 and declared Augustus in AD 311, ruling the eastern provinces during the chaotic collapse of Diocletian’s tetrarchic system. A staunch defender of traditional Roman religion, he launched some of the final and fiercest persecutions of Christians, even as Constantine and Licinius moved toward tolerance. His ambitions to expand his power led him into civil war against Licinius, culminating in his defeat and death by suicide in AD 313.
This coin reflects both the instability of Rome’s late imperial succession system and the last determined attempt to preserve pagan tradition before the empire’s Christian transformation. A scarce and evocative issue from one of antiquity’s most turbulent eras.
The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
Roman Empire – Maximinus II Daia (AD 305–313) – Bronze Quarter Nummus, NGC Certified
This rare bronze quarter nummus was struck during the turbulent final years of the Tetrarchy, under the rule of Emperor Maximinus II Daia, one of Rome’s last pagan emperors.
Obverse: Portrait of Maximinus II wearing imperial regalia, emphasizing his authority as Augustus.
Reverse: Roman imperial symbols and inscriptions, projecting strength during an era of political fracture.
Technical Details: Bronze quarter nummus denomination; authenticated and certified by NGC.
Historical Significance:
The nephew of Emperor Galerius, Maximinus II was elevated to Caesar in AD 305 and declared Augustus in AD 311, ruling the eastern provinces during the chaotic collapse of Diocletian’s tetrarchic system. A staunch defender of traditional Roman religion, he launched some of the final and fiercest persecutions of Christians, even as Constantine and Licinius moved toward tolerance. His ambitions to expand his power led him into civil war against Licinius, culminating in his defeat and death by suicide in AD 313.
This coin reflects both the instability of Rome’s late imperial succession system and the last determined attempt to preserve pagan tradition before the empire’s Christian transformation. A scarce and evocative issue from one of antiquity’s most turbulent eras.
