Nummus - Licinius I GENIO POP ROM, S-F, MLL; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 314-315 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Letters across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POP ROM
S - F
MLL
Translation:
To Genius, guardian spirit of the Roman people.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a genie, or genius, on the reverse side. The genie is depicted standing left, holding a scepter and a patera, which is a shallow dish used for libations. This image symbolizes the genius of the Roman people and the power of the Roman state. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire placed great importance on the concept of genius and the idea of the state being guided by a higher power or spirit.
