Nummus - Diocletian Smaller bust, IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 6.14 g | 28.09 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 6.14 g |
| Diameter | 28.09 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373191 |
|---|---|
| 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 was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was the last emperor to attempt to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. He introduced a number of reforms, including the creation of a new system of taxation and the establishment of a centralized bureaucracy. Despite his efforts, the empire continued to decline and eventually collapsed in the 5th century. This coin, with its image of Diocletian and the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI" (Genius of the Roman People), serves as a reminder of this pivotal moment in history.
