Roman — Roman; 307
Coin, nummus AE1
A copper alloy nummus of Emperor Maximian, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 286-305. The back of the coin depicts Genius. This coin was minted in Londinium (modern day London), AD 307.
Obv: Cuirassed and laureate bust of Maximian, facing right. Obv inscription: DN MAXIMIANO P F S AVG. Rev: Genius, standing left, with a modius on his head, holding a patera (dish) in his right hand and a cornucopia in the left, a chlamys (cloak) is draped over his shoulder. Rev inscription: GENIO POP ROM, PLN in exergue.
Ref: RIC VI (1967), p.129, no.90.
Condition: VF.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A18634
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE1
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Maximian
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- Production date:
- Roman; 307
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 27 mm, WT 8.71 g, Axis 6, DM 28 mm, T 2.5 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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