© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Maximinus II as Caesar GENIO IMPERATORIS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 6.3 g | 24.83 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-309 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.83 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#243993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding with right hand a patera from which liquid flows and in left hand a cornucopia.
Mintmark and officina between dots in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO IMPERATORIS
Translation: To the Guardian Spirit of the Emperor.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin struck by Maximian II while Casear, under authority of Galerius.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 4th century AD. This suggests that the emperor Maximinus II, who was known for his military campaigns and victories, wanted to associate himself with the legendary strength and bravery of Hercules.
