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

 
Bronze 9.5 g 27 mm
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
9.5 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#215042
Rarity index
92%

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 was minted during his reign, and it is a rare example of a coin that has survived from that time period.