© CGB
© CGB
Nummus - Maximian I SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER; Aquileia
300 year| Bronze | 9.84 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.84 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SACRA MONET AVGG - ET CAESS NOSTER or
SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTER or
SACRA MONET AVG-G ET CAESS NOSTER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Maximian I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 286 to 305 AD, during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval. Despite this, his reign is remembered for the many military victories and reforms he implemented, including the creation of a new system of taxation and the strengthening of the Roman army. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and various gods and goddesses, reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the time, and serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who used it.
