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© British Museum
Nummus - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 27.7 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302-303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#153203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopia in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
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Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius I, who was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity as the official religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 302 to 303 AD, and it reflects the significant religious and cultural changes that were taking place in the Roman Empire during that time.
