Maximinus II Daza Follis — The Last Emperor to Actively Persecute Christians

Own a Bronze Coin from the Last Emperor to Actively Persecute Christians Before Constantine Changed Everything

A real Roman bronze follis of Maximinus II Daza—the eastern Augustus who continued persecuting Christians even after Galerius called for toleration, challenged the Tetrarchic order, and became the last Roman emperor to wage an official campaign against Christianity.

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📷 Coin shown is a representative example. You will receive one authentic NGC-certified bronze follis of Maximinus II Daza. Each coin is unique and will vary in grade, strike, centering, preservation, patina, and individual appearance.

✝ Issued by the last Roman emperor to actively enforce persecution of Christians before Constantine's religious transformation of the empire
🏛 Features the traditional pagan imagery and imperial symbolism of one of the final defenders of Rome's ancient religious order
🤲 An NGC-certified bronze coin from the closing chapter of pagan imperial rule

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Why This Coin Matters

Maximinus II Daza ruled during one of the greatest turning points in Western civilization.

Appointed Caesar under Diocletian's Tetrarchic system in AD 305, he governed the eastern provinces of Asia Minor, the Levant, and Egypt while the Roman Empire struggled to maintain stability after decades of crisis.

Unlike several of his fellow emperors, Maximinus remained firmly committed to Rome's traditional pagan religion.

When Emperor Galerius issued the Edict of Toleration in AD 311, officially ending the Great Persecution and granting Christians the right to worship, Maximinus accepted the decree only reluctantly. Across his territories, he continued encouraging pagan worship, supporting local anti-Christian measures, and permitting renewed pressure against Christian communities whenever possible.

Following Galerius's death, Maximinus proclaimed himself Augustus and sought to expand his authority, bringing him into direct conflict with Licinius while Constantine consolidated power in the west.

The struggle reached its conclusion in AD 313.

Licinius defeated Maximinus at the Battle of Tzirallum, forcing him to flee to Tarsus, where he died soon afterward. That same year, Constantine and Licinius issued the Edict of Milan, extending legal protection to Christianity throughout the empire and effectively ending any possibility of future state-sponsored persecution.

This authentic bronze follis circulated during those final years when the Roman government was making its last determined effort to preserve the ancient religious order.

More than an ancient coin, it represents the closing chapter of pagan Rome and the beginning of the Christian Roman Empire.

Perfect For

• Collectors of Tetrarchic and late Roman coinage
• Students of early Christian history
• Enthusiasts of Roman religious history
• NGC-certified ancient coin collectors
• Anyone looking for a historically significant and meaningful gift

What You'll Receive

• One authentic Roman bronze follis of Maximinus II Daza
• Civilization: Roman Empire
• Ruler: Maximinus II Daza (AD 305–313)
• Denomination: Bronze Follis (AE)
• NGC certified for authenticity and preservation
• Presented in an NGC holder
• Representative example of the type (each coin is unique)

Continue the Story

The reign of Maximinus II Daza marks the final attempt to preserve Rome's traditional religious system before Constantine transformed the empire forever. His defeat and the Edict of Milan opened a new era that reshaped the history of Europe and the Mediterranean.

Explore our other Roman, Byzantine, Biblical, Greek, medieval, and world coin collections to continue your journey through the rulers, civilizations, and events that changed history.

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Continue the story in the Kinzer Coins Journal: Diocletian's Coinage Reform: The Nummus, Argenteus and Rome's Monetary Reset.