© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Maximinus II as Caesar draped, cuirassed; GENIO POP ROM, PLN; Londinium
307 year| Bronze | 7.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO - POP ROM
PLN
Translation:
To Genius, guardian spirit of the Roman people.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Maximinus II as Caesar, which is unusual because Maximinus II was not a Roman emperor, but rather a usurper who seized power for a brief period in 307 AD. Despite his short reign, he was able to issue a number of coins, including this nummus, which was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.
