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Nummus - Maximinus II GENIO AVGVSTI CMH; Cyzicus
311 year| Bronze | 4.01 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 311 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys falling low over left shoulder, holding patera from which liquid flows and cornucopiae.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO AV-GVSTI CMH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II (GENIO AVGVSTI CMH; Cyzicus) coin is that it features the image of a genius, which was a mythological figure representing the spirit of the Roman people, on the reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the 4th century AD, and it symbolized the idea of Roman strength and resilience.
