© David E. Anderson
© David E. Anderson
Nummus - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Siscia
| Bronze | 2.04 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-306 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera, left hand holding a cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI
Unabridged legend: Genio Populi Romani.
Translation: To the genius (guardian) of the Roman people.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius I, who was the first Roman emperor to be depicted with a beard on the coinage. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and reflected the growing influence of Christianity, which emphasized the importance of beards as a symbol of masculinity and wisdom.
