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Nummus - Severus II as Caesar draped, cuirassed, SEVERVS NOBILIS C; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 an image of Severus II as Caesar, with a draped and cuirassed bust, which symbolizes his role as a powerful and noble leader. The inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI" on the coin translates to "to the genius of the Roman people," which highlights the importance of the Roman people and their connection to the emperor. Additionally, the coin was minted in Londinium (modern-day London), which was an important city in the Roman Empire, and its production date falls between 305-307 AD, making it a valuable piece of history from the Roman Empire.
