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Nummus - Maximinus II GENIO AVGVSTI, crescent-officina; Siscia
| Bronze | 6.44 g | 24.25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.44 g |
| Diameter | 24.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.90 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Crescent in left field, officina in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO A-VGVSTI or
GENIO AV-GVSTI
Translation: To the genius (guardian spirit) of the Emperor.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a crescent moon on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Roman goddess Luna. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time when the Roman Empire was placing a greater emphasis on the worship of Luna, or that the mint officials in Siscia, where the coin was produced, had a particular devotion to the goddess. Additionally, the use of a crescent moon on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the growth and renewal that was associated with the goddess Luna.
