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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Maximinus II GENIO CAESARIS; Alexandria
| Bronze | 6.69 g | 23.77 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.69 g |
| Diameter | 23.77 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#362838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, nude, kalathos on head, pouring liquor from patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO CAESARIS
Translation: Genio Caesaris: "To the Genius of the Caesar"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman Emperor Maximinus II (also known as Maximinus Daia) on one side, and the inscription "GENIO CAESARIS" (meaning "to the genius of the emperor") on the other side. This suggests that the coin was minted during Maximinus II's reign (310-313 AD) and was likely used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and authority throughout the Roman Empire.
