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Nummus - Maxentius CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE; Rome
307 year| Bronze | 5.23 g | 24.4 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 | 5.23 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Roma seated in hexastyle temple holding globe and sceptre, shield at side.
Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius (CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE; Rome) (307) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 4th century AD. Roma was the personification of the city of Rome and was often depicted holding a spear and a shield, symbolizing the city's military power and protection. The inclusion of Roma on this coin highlights the importance of Rome as the capital of the Roman Empire and the centrality of its power and influence during this time period.
