Nummus - Constantius I (IMP CONSTANTIVS P AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium) (305-307) front Nummus - Constantius I (IMP CONSTANTIVS P AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium) (305-307) back
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Nummus - Constantius I IMP CONSTANTIVS P AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium

 
Bronze 10.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
305-307
Value
Nummus / Follis (¼)
Currency
Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.42 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#373575
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 Genius, guardian spirit of the Roman people.
London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 293 to 306 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil. The coin's design also includes the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI," which translates to "to the genius of the Roman people," highlighting the importance of the Roman people and their role in the empire's success.