© British Museum
© British Museum
Nummus - Diocletian Draped and cuirassed bust from behind, IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 10.24 g | 26.25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.24 g |
| Diameter | 26.25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373193 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Diocletian, who was known for his ambitious economic and military reforms, including the introduction of the "Edict on Maximum Prices" which aimed to control inflation by setting price ceilings on various goods and services. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 284 to 305 AD.
