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Nummus - Magnus Maximus SPES ROMANORVM; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 1.2 g | 14 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 | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Camp gate with open doors and five layers, with star above in between two turrets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES ROMANORVM
Unabridged legend: Spes Romanorum
Translation: Hope of the Romans
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some varieties appear to exist under this RIC #36 reference, including misspells in the obverse legend with "MAXINVS" instead of "MAXIMVS".Similar coins have been minted in Aquileia and Arelatum (known as Constantina at that time) with variations in the number of layers on the reverse camp gate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Magnus Maximus (SPES ROMANORVM; Lugdunum) coin is that it features the image of a Roman soldier holding a spear and shield, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
