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Nummus - Galerius GENIO IMPERATORIS; Antioch
308 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 308 |
| 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#411917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Crescent with officina letter below in right field.
Mintmark followed by a dot in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO IMP-ERATORIS
Translation: To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the Supreme Commander.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Galerius (GENIO IMPERATORIS; Antioch) (308) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Galerius, who was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. Despite his achievements, Galerius was also known for his brutal persecution of Christians, which made him a controversial figure in history. This coin, minted in Antioch, provides a glimpse into the complexities of Roman imperial politics and the religious tensions of the time.
