© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius I as Caesar Smaller head, CONSTANTIVS NOB C; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 9.41 g | 27 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 | 9.41 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373467 |
|---|---|
| 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 the image of Constantius I as Caesar, with a smaller head than other coins of the time, and the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI" (meaning "to the genius of the Roman people") on the reverse. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when Constantius I was being promoted as a powerful and influential leader within the Roman Empire. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Londinium (modern-day London) highlights the extent of Roman influence and control in Britain during this period.
