© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Maximinus II as Caesar GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Serdica
| Bronze | 10.70 g | 28.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-306 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.70 g |
| Diameter | 28.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#319071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, wearing modius on head, nude but chlamys draped over left shoulder, holding cornucopia in left hand and with right hand a patera from which liquor flows.
Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue with dots before, in the middle and after.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Translation: To the Genius of the Roman People
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 305-306 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.
