© Justin Stein (CC BY)
© Justin Stein (CC BY)
Nummus - Maxentius CONSERV VRB SVAE; Rome
| Bronze | 6.78 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.78 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Roma seated facing, head left, on shield , in hexastyle temple. Right holding globe, left holding scepter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERV - VRB SVAE/ -|-// RBQ
Translation:
CONSERVatores URBs SUAE
Defender of his city
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance in the Roman Empire.
