Nummus - Diocletian IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AV; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373189 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Nummus - Diocletian coin is that it was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Emperor Diocletian in 301 AD, aimed at addressing inflation and stabilizing the Roman economy. The reform introduced a new system of denominations, with the Nummus being the smallest unit of currency, and it featured a unique design that included the image of the Roman goddess of the people, Genio Populi Romani, on the reverse side. This coin is a rare surviving example of that reform, providing a glimpse into the economic and political history of the Roman Empire during that time.