Nummus - Severus II as Caesar SEVERVS NOBILISSIMVS CAES; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 24 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 | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370782 |
|---|---|
| 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 the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI" which means "to the guardian spirit of the Roman people". This suggests that the Roman Empire placed a strong emphasis on the protection and guidance of their deities, and that the emperor was seen as a divine figure who was chosen to rule by the gods. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Londinium (modern-day London) highlights the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence across Europe.
