RCV 14822 Maximinus II Daia, 309-313 AD. BI argenteus

Maximinus II Daia AVG , 309-313 AD

BI argenteus, Treveri 312/13 AD

Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed half-length bust of Maximinus II left, raising hand and holding globe

Reverse: Sol driving facing quadriga, head left, raising hand; PTR.

Reference: RIC 826; RSC 174.

Size: 18mm Weight: 2.94g Conservation: aVF, encrustacions

The billon (roughly 25% percent silver) coins of the late Tetrarchy were minted circa 313 A.D. in Trier. Trier was the capital of Constantine's Gallic Empire, so it would be expected to issue special coinage, like these billon coins. These coins, or Festmünzen, may have been issued to celebrate the short-lived reconciliation of the three Augusti following the defeat of Maxentius in 312.

Victor Clarke

Reference : RCV 14822

Source : http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/...

Collection : VI The Tetrarchy