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Nummus - Maxentius CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage
307 year| Bronze | 7.70 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.70 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#93105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple with decorated and ornate triangular pediment; inside, statue of Carthage in center, standing frontally, holding fruit in each hand.
Different workshop and dispensary signs in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATO-RES KART SVAE
PKB
Translation:
"Conservatores Karthaginis Suæ"
(Protectors of their city Carthago)
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius (CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage) coin is that it features the first known use of the "CONSERVATORES" title on a Roman coin, which translates to "preservers" or "protectors" in English. This title was used to emphasize the emperor's role as a protector of the Roman state and its citizens.
