Nummus - Licinius I GENIO POP ROM, T-F; Londinium
310 year| Bronze | 1.9 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 310 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Letters across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO - POP ROM
T - F
Unabridged legend: Genio Populi Romani
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 and holding a scepter, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman people. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Licinius I, and it reflects the importance of the Roman Empire's belief in the power of the divine in their governance.
