Ancient Roman, Empire Historical Coin Maximinus II Daia - Last Pharaoh - Set in Custom Silver Pendant
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Ancient Roman Empire silver pendant housing an authentic Maximinus II Daia follis coin (311 AD), set in a custom 925 sterling silver frame with a pendant diameter of about 27.6 mm; extremely fine condition with olive-green patina and refurbished original coin, certificate of authenticity available on request.
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Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.
Coin: Maximinus II 309-313 AD, Æ follis struck 311 AD, Thessalonica.
Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PF AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG , Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and leaning on sceptre, eagle standing at feet left with wreath in its beak. Δ in right field.
Mintmark SM dot TS dot.
Diameter pendant: ± 27,6 mm
Ref: RIC VI 47a,Δ
Condition: Extremely fine with very appealing smooth olive-green patina. Set in modern custom sterling silver pendant. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Galerius Valerius Maximinus Daia (or Daza): Roman Emperor from 310-313 AD.
In 305 AD his maternal uncle Emperor Galerius adopted Maximinus as a son and heir, raising him to the rank of Caesar and granting him the government of Syria and Egypt.
Maximinus was a fervent believer in the old Roman gods and repressed the Christian faith. Maximinus was the last Roman Emperor, and thus the last person to hold the title of Pharaoh. After 3400 years, the title of Pharaoh disappeared from official ruling titles.
-> IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG: Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum - to Jove (Jupiter) the protector of the two Emperors.
-> JUPITER or JOVE (Zeus in Greek Mythology): principal deity of the Greeks and Romans. God of the heavens, sky and thunder and king of the gods. His identifying implement is the thunderbolt and his primary sacred animal is the eagle, which became one of the most common symbols of the Roman army (Aquila).
The Romans believed that Jupiter granted them supremacy and he personified the divine authority of Rome's highest offices. The consuls swore their oaths of office in Jupiter's name and honoured him by sacrificing a white ox with gilded horns. Triumphal generals surrendered the tokens of their victory at the feet of Jupiter's statue in the Capitol.
-> Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Seller's Story
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.
Coin: Maximinus II 309-313 AD, Æ follis struck 311 AD, Thessalonica.
Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PF AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG , Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and leaning on sceptre, eagle standing at feet left with wreath in its beak. Δ in right field.
Mintmark SM dot TS dot.
Diameter pendant: ± 27,6 mm
Ref: RIC VI 47a,Δ
Condition: Extremely fine with very appealing smooth olive-green patina. Set in modern custom sterling silver pendant. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Galerius Valerius Maximinus Daia (or Daza): Roman Emperor from 310-313 AD.
In 305 AD his maternal uncle Emperor Galerius adopted Maximinus as a son and heir, raising him to the rank of Caesar and granting him the government of Syria and Egypt.
Maximinus was a fervent believer in the old Roman gods and repressed the Christian faith. Maximinus was the last Roman Emperor, and thus the last person to hold the title of Pharaoh. After 3400 years, the title of Pharaoh disappeared from official ruling titles.
-> IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG: Iovi Conservatori Duorum Augustorum - to Jove (Jupiter) the protector of the two Emperors.
-> JUPITER or JOVE (Zeus in Greek Mythology): principal deity of the Greeks and Romans. God of the heavens, sky and thunder and king of the gods. His identifying implement is the thunderbolt and his primary sacred animal is the eagle, which became one of the most common symbols of the Roman army (Aquila).
The Romans believed that Jupiter granted them supremacy and he personified the divine authority of Rome's highest offices. The consuls swore their oaths of office in Jupiter's name and honoured him by sacrificing a white ox with gilded horns. Triumphal generals surrendered the tokens of their victory at the feet of Jupiter's statue in the Capitol.
-> Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
311 AD (coin)
Name of object
Historical Coin Maximinus II Daia - Last Pharaoh - Set in Custom Silver Pendant
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
