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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Diocletianus SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER; Ticinum
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300-303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Officina and mintmark followed by a dot in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER
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 reform the Roman Empire's currency system before its eventual decline. The coin's design features the abbreviation "SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER," which translates to "Sacred Money of the Emperors and Caesars," highlighting the coin's official status as legal tender. Additionally, the coin's minting location in Ticinum (modern-day Pavia, Italy) is notable, as it was an important center for coin production during the Roman Empire.
