Around the years 311-313 an odd coin was introduced with a radiate crown of the later tetrachs. Here is an example: They are around 3 grams and 17-18 mm in size. This example is Maximinus Daia from Trier. Does anyone know the silver content of such coins? I have searched some but can't find much information about the denomination. I am curious as to why they were struck and where they fit into the monetary system since the fine silver argenteus had long since disappeared and by now the "reduced follis" (bronze with a silver wash) was being struck. Thanks in advance...
my page on these "Festmünzen" available on the internet since 2007 http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/billon/
That's an amazing depiction of Sol. It looks like they are just standing around, waiting for the parade to begin. You can see Sol telling the two horse on the left "And when we jump up in the sky and pass over everyone, I want you two to head toward the left."
My impression was similar. Sol appears to be paused and waiting for his steeds to get going. Kind of a nice coin in the superior grades, of course this one is not. I found this one on sale of Galerius. Might pull the trigger: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ro...acing_quadriga_very_rare/1194609/Default.aspx
Well a case of mistaking Maximinus for Maximianus (which would have been Galerius). Note that @Victor_Clark does not mention Galerius as striking this type in his article.
