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Nummus - Maximianus REQVIES OPTIMOR MERIT; Roma
| Bronze | 3.33 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.97 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Maximian, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding short scepter in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REQVIES OPTIMOR MERIT
R S
Unabridged legend: Requies Optimorum Merita
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance in the Roman Empire.
