© John3 16
© John3 16
Nummus - Maximinus II GENIO CAESARIS; Antioch
309 year| Bronze | 6.30 g | 23.95 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 309 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.30 g |
| Diameter | 23.95 mm |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, pouring out patera and holding cornucopiae, right field: O over Γ
mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO CA-ESARIS*; °ANT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II (GENIO CAESARIS; Antioch) coin is that it features the image of a genie, or a mythical creature with a human body and a winged lion's head, on the reverse side. This image was a common motif in Roman art and symbolized the power and protection of the Roman state. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious influences of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD.
