© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Nummus - Magnus Maximus REPARATIO REIPVB; Arelate
| Bronze | 4.86 g | 22.44 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnus Maximus (384-388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.86 g |
| Diameter | 22.44 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Magnus Maximus standing facing, head left, right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, and holding Victory on globe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPARATIO-REIPVB
Unabridged legend: Reparatio Reipcae
Translation: Recovery of the State
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Magnus Maximus, a Roman usurper who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 383 to 388 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes and his attempts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's design and inscription, "REPARATIO REIPVB," suggest that it was issued during a time of economic and military reform under Maximus' rule.
