{"product_id":"roman-ae-of-maximinus-ii-ad-311-313-ngc","title":"Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Maximinus II Daza (Last Pagan Emperor of the Tetrarchy)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOwn a Bronze Coin from the Last Emperor to Actively Persecute Christians Before Constantine Changed Everything\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA real bronze follis of Maximinus II Daza — the eastern Augustus who intensified anti-Christian persecution even as Galerius was issuing his Edict of Toleration, who declared himself Augustus in defiance of the Tetrarchic system, and who was defeated by Licinius at Tzirallum in AD 313 — the final year that systematic Christian persecution was possible in the Roman Empire. NGC certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eNGC Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✝ The \u003cstrong\u003elast emperor to actively persecute Christians\u003c\/strong\u003e — issuing edicts demanding sacrifice to Roman gods even as other emperors moved toward toleration\u003cbr\u003e\n🏛 Reverse depicts \u003cstrong\u003eJupiter, Sol, Mars, or imperial virtue personifications\u003c\/strong\u003e — pagan imagery from the final defender of traditional Roman religion before Constantine's transformation\u003cbr\u003e\n🤲 Struck \u003cstrong\u003eAD 311–313\u003c\/strong\u003e — the closing years of systematic anti-Christian policy, ending with his defeat at Tzirallum and death at Tarsus. NGC certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn This Piece of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy This Coin Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaximinus II Daza was appointed Caesar under Galerius in \u003cstrong\u003eAD 305\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of Diocletian's Tetrarchic succession plan, receiving the eastern provinces of Asia Minor and Egypt. When Galerius issued his \u003cstrong\u003eEdict of Toleration in AD 311\u003c\/strong\u003e, formally ending the Great Persecution and acknowledging Christianity as a legitimate religion, Maximinus was unenthusiastic at best. He implemented the edict's letter while undermining its spirit — reorganizing pagan priesthoods into a more hierarchical structure modeled on Christian organization, commissioning anti-Christian propaganda, and continuing to pressure provincial officials to enforce sacrifice requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Galerius died in \u003cstrong\u003eAD 311\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maximinus moved quickly to extend his territory and declare himself Augustus — defying the Tetrarchic succession system that had nominally governed imperial appointments. He was now in direct conflict with \u003cstrong\u003eLicinius\u003c\/strong\u003e in the east, even as \u003cstrong\u003eConstantine\u003c\/strong\u003e was consolidating the west. The religious dimension of these conflicts was increasingly explicit: Maximinus maintained his traditional pagan policies while Constantine and Licinius were moving toward the \u003cstrong\u003eEdict of Milan in AD 313\u003c\/strong\u003e that would cement Christian toleration throughout the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe end came at the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of Tzirallum\u003c\/strong\u003e in AD 313 — Licinius defeated Maximinus, who fled to \u003cstrong\u003eTarsus\u003c\/strong\u003e in modern Turkey where he died shortly afterward, either by suicide or illness. His defeat closed the door permanently on systematic imperial persecution of Christianity. This bronze follis, struck during his final years as eastern Augustus between \u003cstrong\u003eAD 311 and 313\u003c\/strong\u003e, circulated during the last moment when a Roman emperor could plausibly hope to eliminate Christianity through state power. Certified by \u003cstrong\u003eNGC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Tetrarchy collapse era, eastern Augustus, and Roman bronze folles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory lovers drawn to Maximinus II, the final Christian persecutions, and the Edict of Milan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePagan Roman religion, Jupiter and Sol reverse types, and NGC certified late Roman bronze enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking a coin from the last emperor who actively fought Christianity before Constantine made that fight impossible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne authentic bronze follis of Maximinus II Daza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: \u003cstrong\u003eFollis or reduced follis\u003c\/strong\u003e (AE1\/2 — medium late Roman bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC certified\u003c\/strong\u003e for authenticity and preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck \u003cstrong\u003eAD 311–313\u003c\/strong\u003e — similar to examples shown (each coin is unique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBuy with Confidence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed authentic ancient coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully sourced and verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure shipping from the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNew to Ancient Coins?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your journey here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kinzercoins.com\/collections\/im-new-to-ancient-coins\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003ekinzercoins.com\/collections\/im-new-to-ancient-coins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinzer Coins","offers":[{"title":"VG","offer_id":50961919476018,"sku":null,"price":35.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"F","offer_id":50904350425394,"sku":"SQ6115974","price":53.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VF","offer_id":50904350458162,"sku":"SQ0723430","price":68.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CH-VF","offer_id":50904350490930,"sku":"SQ7104595","price":75.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XF","offer_id":50904350523698,"sku":"SQ4198336","price":81.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"CH-XF","offer_id":50904350556466,"sku":"SQ4293938","price":88.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"AU","offer_id":50904350589234,"sku":"SQ8934541","price":94.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"CH-AU","offer_id":50904350622002,"sku":"SQ3714545","price":101.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/6202\/7570\/files\/ancient-roman-bronze-coin-of-emperor-maximinus-ii-daza-last-pagan-emperor-of-the-tetrarchy-3184727.webp?v=1771883853","url":"https:\/\/kinzercoins.com\/products\/roman-ae-of-maximinus-ii-ad-311-313-ngc","provider":"Kinzer Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}