© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar Large head, CONSTANTIVS NOB C; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 9.83 g | 25.92 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.83 g |
| Diameter | 25.92 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
No mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Translation:
To the Genius (guardian) of the Roman people.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I as Caesar, with a large head and the inscription "CONSTANTIVS NOB C" on one side, and the image of Genius, the Roman god of wisdom, on the other side, with the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI" (Genius of the Roman People). This coin was minted in Londinium (modern-day London) during the Roman Empire, and it weighs 9.83 grams.
