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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Maxentius Divus Constantius; Ticinum
| Bronze | 5.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-308 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#330131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Domed shrine, with arched double doors closed; surmounted by an eagle to right, head left, wings outstretched. Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEM DIVI CONSTANTI
P T
Unabridged legend: Memoriae Divi Constantiae
Translation: To the memory of the divine Constantius
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maxentius (Divus Constantius; Ticinum) coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD) on one side, while the other side bears the image of his father, Constantius Chlorus (293-306 AD), who was deified after his death. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, when Maxentius was fighting against his rival, Constantine the Great, for control of the empire. Despite the political upheaval, the coin's design remained consistent with the traditional Roman style, showcasing the importance of family lineage and imperial succession in Roman culture.
