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Nummus - Maximinus II Ties divergent, with pointed truncation; GENIO IMPERATORIS; Alexandria
| Bronze | 6.76 g | 24.83 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Diameter | 24.83 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera.
K in left field. Officina over P in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
GENIO IMPE-RATORIS
K
Γ / P
ALE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Maximinus II on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "GENIO IMPERATORIS," which translates to "to the genius of the emperor." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, as the concept of the "genius" was an important part of ancient Roman religion.
