© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Maximinus II as Caesar MAXIMINVS NOBILISSIMVS CAES; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#367037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Genius, guardian spirit of the Roman people.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II as Caesar coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor who was known for his humble origins and rise to power through the military ranks. Maximinus II, also known as Maximinus Thrax, was born in Thrace and served as a soldier before becoming Emperor. He was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability. Despite his military successes, his reign was marked by political instability and he was eventually killed by his own soldiers in 307 AD. The coin's design, featuring Maximinus II with a radiate crown and a scepter, reflects his status as a powerful Roman Emperor.
