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Nummus - Maxentius CONSERV VRB SVAE; Aquileia
| Bronze | 8.08 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.08 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on shield in tetrastyle temple, giving globe to Maxentius, standing right in military dress; seated captive between them; Victories as acroteria; wolf and twins in pediment.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERV VRB SVAE
Translation: Protector of his city
Comment
The legend of the reverse refers to the attack of Constantine against Rome usurped by Maxentius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance in the Roman Empire.
