Maximinus II Roman AE (AD 311-313) NGC

Own a certified Roman bronze AE of Maximinus II (AD 311–313), authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This coin captures the final brutal struggles of the Tetrarchy — a system designed to prevent civil war but that instead accelerated Rome’s internal collapse.

Maximinus II was a nephew of Emperor Galerius and rose quickly through the imperial ranks. Appointed Caesar in 305 AD and later Augustus, he governed the eastern provinces during one of Rome’s most volatile periods. Although intended to stabilize succession, the Tetrarchy soon descended into bitter civil wars as multiple rulers fought for sole control.

A staunch supporter of traditional Roman religion, Maximinus II became known for orchestrating one of the last major persecutions of Christians before the empire’s eventual transition toward Christianity under Constantine.

His fortunes ended with defeat by Licinius I, a rival Augustus allied to Constantine the Great. After his loss, Maximinus fled and ultimately committed suicide in 313 AD — a grim reflection of the brutal political landscape of the early fourth century.

Bronze AE coins of Maximinus II typically depict his laurel-crowned portrait on the obverse, while reverses emphasize military might, divine favor, or the stability he tried unsuccessfully to project.

Certified by NGC, this AE coin offers collectors a tangible connection to one of Rome’s last great persecutors of Christianity and a key figure in the empire’s chaotic road toward unification under Constantine.