Nummus - Severus II as Caesar SEVERVS NOBILISSIMVS CAESAR; GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Londinium
| Bronze | 9.4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370781 |
|---|---|
| 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 an image of Severus II as Caesar, which is significant because Severus II was only a caesar (junior emperor) for a short period of time before he was assassinated in 307 AD. Despite his brief reign, this coin was still minted and circulated, indicating the speed and efficiency of the Roman Empire's minting process.