Nummus - Galerius IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 10.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
No mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Translation:
To the genius (guardian) of the Roman people.
London.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Galerius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 293 to 305 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin was minted during his reign and features an image of him on one side, along with the inscription "IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG," which means "Emperor Maximian, Augustus." The other side of the coin features the image of the Genius of the Roman People, a mythical figure who represented the spirit of Rome, and the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI," which means "To the Genius of the Roman People." The coin was minted in Londinium, which is now known as London, and is made of bronze, weighing 10.31 grams.
