Nummus - Galerius GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-306 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, wearing modius, nude but chlamys draped over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI
Translation: To the Genius of the Roman People.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its people.
