© John3 16
© John3 16
Nummus - Maximinus II GENIO CAESARIS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 6.06 g | 21.35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-309 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.06 g |
| Diameter | 21.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Officina letter in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: GENIO CA-ESARIS
Unabridged legend: Genio Caesaris.
Translation: To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the Caesar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Genio Caesar, the genius of the emperor, on the reverse, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the 4th century AD. This image symbolized the emperor's divine nature and his connection to the gods.
