Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar Large, spread bust, CONSTANTIVS NOB C; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 9.46 g | 28.77 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.46 g |
| Diameter | 28.77 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373562 |
|---|---|
| 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, which is significant because Constantius I was the father of Constantine the Great, who would later go on to become one of the most famous emperors in Roman history. This coin was minted during a time when Constantius I was still serving as Caesar, or junior emperor, under his father, Maximian. It's a rare and valuable coin that provides a glimpse into the early years of Constantius I's career and the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time.
