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Nummus - Maxentius AETERNITAS AVG N; Ostia
| Bronze | 6.07 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 | 6.07 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Castor and Pollux facing one another, holding horses to centre.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVG N
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius (AETERNITAS AVG N; Ostia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, which represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of the concept of eternity in Roman culture and religion, and how it was often associated with the Roman Empire's aspirations for longevity and continuity.
