Roman Empire, Maximinus II Caesar 305–308 AD

Obverse: Laureate head of Emperor Maximinus II Daia facing right. Legend: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C.

Reverse: Genius, semi-nude and wearing a modius, standing facing left, holding a cornucopia and a patera. Legend: GENIO CAESARIS.

Legend: Maximinus II was Roman emperor from 308 to 313. Born of Dalian peasant origin, he was the son of Emperor Galerius's sister. He achieved great distinction after joining the army. In the year 305, his maternal uncle Galerius became the Augustus of the East and adopted Maximinus, elevating him to the rank of Caesar and granting him the government of Syria and Egypt. He became embroiled in the civil wars of the Tetrarchy, in which he was defeated by Licinius. A committed pagan, he carried out one of the last persecutions against Christians.

The Genius was considered a higher power that creates and maintains life, determines character, and accompanies every man through life as his tutelary spirit. A man's birthday was the festival of his accompanying Genius, to whom he offered incense, wine, and cakes. The Romans spoke of enjoying oneself as "indulging one's Genius." Men swore by their Genius as their higher self, and by the Genius of the people they loved and honored.

• Composition: Bronze
• Denomination: Follis
• Date: 305–308 AD

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