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Nummus - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, B, *SIS; Siscia
295 year| Bronze | 4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Officina letter in right field.
Star followed by mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI
Translation: To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 306 AD and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design includes the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI" which translates to "the genius of the Roman people," highlighting the importance of the Roman people and their spirit in the empire. Additionally, the coin was minted in Siscia, which is now modern-day Sisak, Croatia, and was an important city in the Roman Empire.
