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Nummus - Romulus AETERNAE MEMORIAE
| Bronze | 5.48 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maxentius (306-312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.48 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple with a circular dome, the doors ajar, surmounted by an eagle standing to the right, turning its head to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNAE MEMORIAE
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Translation: To the eternal memory.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Romulus (AETERNAE MEMORIAE) coin is that it features an image of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on one side, and an image of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, his twin brother, on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maxentius (308-310 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, due to its historical significance and the fact that it has been well-preserved over the centuries.
