Nummus - Maximianus (bust right, IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium) (303-305) front Nummus - Maximianus (bust right, IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium) (303-305) back
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Nummus - Maximianus bust right, IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium

 
Bronze 9.8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
303-305
Value
Nummus / Follis (¼)
Currency
Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#371043
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
No mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Translation:
To the genius (guardian) of the Roman people.
London.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximianus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximianus, who was known for his military campaigns and his attempts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political and economic turmoil. Despite his efforts, the empire continued to decline, and this coin, which was issued during his reign, has become a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.