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Nummus - Maxentius CONSERV-VRB SVAE; Ticinum
| Bronze | 6 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-309 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#342744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, crowning Roma with right hand and holding palm in left hand; Roma, draped, seated left on shield in tetrastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; between them, captive, seated right, hands bound; as acroteria, Victory. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERV-VRB SVAE
Translation: Protector of his city
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 4th century AD. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and its dominance over other nations.
