Roman Empire Macedon Maximinus II 1 Follis

History

1 Follis 312 AD, RIC# VI 50a, Macedon, Maximinus II

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Description

Maximinus II (Gaius Valerius Galerius Maximinus Daia Augustus), also known as Maximinus Daia or Maximinus Daza, was Roman Emperor from 308 to 313. He became embroiled in the Civil wars of the Tetrarchy between rival claimants for control of the empire, in which he was defeated by Licinius. A committed pagan, he engaged in one of the last persecutions of Christians.

Obverse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Maximinus II Head of Maximinus II, laureate, right. MAXIMINUS PF AVG (Maximinus Pius Felix Augustus) MAXIMINUS PF AVG
Reverse	Deity (god, goddess etc.) Jupiter Symbol, amulet, talisman Scepter Jupiter standing left, holding globe and scepter; wreath. Jupiter was the most important Roman god, continuously evolving with Roman needs. As Rome developed into a city of commerce and military force, Jupiter evolved into a protector of the city and state of Rome. He was regarded as the guardian of public morality, being concerned with oaths treaties, alliances, and wars. IOVI CON-SERVATORI SM•TS in exergue (Tessalonica) IOVI CON-SERVATORI SM•TS
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