© Guilherme Santarém (CC BY-SA)
© Guilherme Santarém (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantius I HERCVLI VICTORI; Alexandria
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 304-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#435514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding apples in left hand; hanging from left elbow, lion's skin.
Letter in left field. Officina and letter in right field. Officina is sometimes in left field or under the letter in right field.
Lettering:
HERCVLI - VICTORI
S - officina / P
Unabridged legend: Herculi Victori.
Translation: To victorious Hercules.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantius I, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and stability after a period of turmoil.
