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Nummus - Maxentius AETERNAE MEMORIA; Ostia
| Bronze | 5.94 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-312 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.94 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNAE - MEMORIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius (AETERNAE MEMORIA; Ostia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance in the Roman Empire.
