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Nummus - Galerius GENIO AVGVSTI CMH; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 5.38 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.38 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Genius standing to the left, wearing modius on head, naked but chlamys over the left arm, spreading incense from a patera which he holds with his right hand and holding a cornucopia with his left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO AVGVSTI CMH
Translation:
Genio Augusti.
The Genius of the august.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, on its reverse side. Fortuna was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted on coins as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was seeking to promote a sense of prosperity and good fortune among its citizens during the reign of Galerius.
