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Nummus - Galerius GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM NN; Strike as Caesar under Maximianus; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 10.19 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 297-299 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.19 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder (falls low), holding patera from which liquid flows and cornucopiae. Mintmark KA
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO AVGG ET CAESARVM NN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius, who was a powerful Roman emperor during the 4th century AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design also includes an image of the Roman goddess Roma, symbolizing the empire's power and influence. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight suggest that it was used for everyday transactions and was accessible to a wide range of people in the Roman Empire.
