Nummus - Maximianus draped, cuirassed, IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371038 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
Seems to be the same as RIC 25Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximianus coin is that it features the image 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 he eventually committed suicide in 310 AD. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's image and various symbols of Roman power, reflects the propaganda efforts of the time to promote the idea of a strong and stable Roman Empire.
