Maximinus II Daia; AE Quarter Follis; Tyche/Apollo
Description:
Maximinus II Daia (310 - 313 AD). Anonymous coinage, "persecution issue". GENIO ANTIOCHENI; Tyche of Antioch seated facing on rocks, turreted and veiled, stalks of grain in right, river-god Orontes swimming below / APOLLONI SANCTO; Apollo standing left, patera in right, lyre in left, Δ in right field, SMA in ex.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
2,12 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
Vagi 2954; Failmezger 229; Antioch Van Heesch 3, Δ
Commentary:
dark grey glossy patina with contrasting sandy deposits
History:
After the death of Galerius in 311 AD Maximinus II followed his edict of toleration only for 6 months, turning subsequently to widespread persecution of Christians using even forged documents.
Article Number:
061-07-03-42750