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Nummus - Maximinus II GENIO IMPERATORIS; Antioch
| Bronze | 5.78 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.78 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#342103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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.
Crescent on altar in left field. Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO IMP-ERATORIS
Translation: To the Guardian Spirit of the Emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II (GENIO IMPERATORIS; Antioch) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Juno on the reverse side, highlighting the cultural and religious influences of the Roman Empire during the time of its minting.
