© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Maximianus IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, LON; Londinium
297 year| Bronze | 8.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 297 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371030 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Translation:
To the Genius (guardian) of the Roman People.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and society during the time of Maximianus' reign.
