Lot 38-215. Maximinus II Daza. As Filius Augustorum, A.D. 308-309. AE follis. Siscia mint, Struck A.D. 309-310.

Maximinus II Daza. As Filius Augustorum, A.D. 308-309. AE follis (26.3 mm, 6.33 g, 11 h). Siscia mint, Struck A.D. 309-310. MAXIMINVS FIL AVGG, laureate head right / GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia, chlamys over shoulder; crescent-Γ/SIS in exergue. RIC 200a. aVF. 

The empty title 'Filius Augustorum" was bestowed upon Constantine I and Maximinus II in AD 308 to placate them. Licinius I was promoted to Augustus without holding the rank of Caesar bypassing Maximinus II. This was all established at the conference held by Galerius at Carnuntum. The titles did nothing to improve relations and were quickly dropped from the coinage as the situation deteriorated. A very scarce and historical issue!

 

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$  75.00

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$ 45.00 (1 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 11 Aug 2015, 13:47:00)
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