Nummus - Severus II and Maximinus II as Caesars SEVERVS ET MAXIMINVS NB C; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-307 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
No mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Translation:
To Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people.
London.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two emperors, Severus II and Maximinus II, who ruled the Roman Empire simultaneously as co-emperors from 305 to 307 AD. This was a common practice during the late Roman Empire, known as the Tetrarchy, where two senior emperors ruled together with two junior emperors, known as Caesars, to ensure a smooth transition of power. The coin's inscription, "SEVERVS ET MAXIMINVS NB C," reflects this political arrangement, with "NB" standing for "Nobilissimi," meaning "most noble," a title given to the emperors.