Nummus - Galerius IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; Genius turreted, GENIO POP ROM, PLN; Londinium
307 year| Bronze | 7.58 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.58 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO - POP ROM
Unabridged legend: Genio Populi Romani
Translation: To the genius (guardian) of the Roman people.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Genius, the Roman god of wisdom, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of wisdom and intelligence in Roman culture and suggests that the emperor Galerius, who issued the coin, wanted to emphasize these values during his reign.
