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Nummus - Maxentius VICTORIA AETERNA AVG N; Ostia
| Bronze | 5.1 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-312 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AE-TERNA AVG N or
VICTORIA A-E-TERNA AVG N or
VICTORI-A A-ETERNA AVG N or
VICTORI-A AE-TERNA AVG or
VICTORIA - AE-TERNA AVG N or
VICTORIA - AE-T-ERNA AVG N
Unabridged legend: Victoria Aeterna Augusti Nostri.
Translation: To the eternal victory of our emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the Imperial period. The inscription "VICTORIA AETERNA AVG N" means "Eternal Victory of the Emperor" in Latin, highlighting the importance of victory and the power of the emperor in Roman culture.
