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Nummus - Maximianus small head, IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 10.35 g | 28 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10.35 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 this coin is that it features the image of Maximianus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 286 to 305 AD, and was known for his military campaigns and his attempts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political turmoil.
