Maximinus II BI Reduced Nummus AD 310-313 Ch AU
$125.00
$129.06
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| Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card |
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- SKU: BFB005522
- Categories: ANCIENTS ROMAN ROMAN EMPIRE
Nummus is a Latin word derived from the Greek noummos which has several meanings, one of which is coin. Nummus can refer to various coins minted during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. A reduced nummus is a nummus made with less material as the original nummus, resulting in a smaller coin.
Galerius Valerius Maximinus Daza (or Daia), also known as Maximinus II, was a cattle herder before he joined the Roman army. In 305 AD, emperor Diocletian abdicated the throne, and Maximinus’s uncle Galerius became emperor, ruling over the eastern part of the empire. Galerius proclaimed Maximinus caesar shortly after taking the throne - however, in 308, he chose his friend Licinius over Maximinus to become emperor over the western part of the empire. By this time, Maximinus had risen through the ranks of the army, and he angrily had his troops proclaim him emperor. This title was not recognized by Galerius until 310. A devoted pagan, he used his power to persecute Christians. His non-Christian beliefs prompted priests in Roman-controlled Egypt to name him Pharaoh, in an attempt to combat the spread of Christianity there. Maximinus was the last person granted the title of Pharaoh. He died in 313, either by disease or suicide.
This coin was graded Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Galerius Valerius Maximinus Daza (or Daia), also known as Maximinus II, was a cattle herder before he joined the Roman army. In 305 AD, emperor Diocletian abdicated the throne, and Maximinus’s uncle Galerius became emperor, ruling over the eastern part of the empire. Galerius proclaimed Maximinus caesar shortly after taking the throne - however, in 308, he chose his friend Licinius over Maximinus to become emperor over the western part of the empire. By this time, Maximinus had risen through the ranks of the army, and he angrily had his troops proclaim him emperor. This title was not recognized by Galerius until 310. A devoted pagan, he used his power to persecute Christians. His non-Christian beliefs prompted priests in Roman-controlled Egypt to name him Pharaoh, in an attempt to combat the spread of Christianity there. Maximinus was the last person granted the title of Pharaoh. He died in 313, either by disease or suicide.
This coin was graded Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Obverse: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINUS P F AVG (Eb), laureate head right
Reverse: GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius standing left, holding victory on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left, star in left field, mint mark ANT in exergue with officina mark ϵ (5) in field
Reference: RCV 14839, RIC VI 162b
