Nummus - Maximianus I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Lugdunum

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year286-305
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.90 g
Dimensions28.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#206 , OCRE#ric.6.lug.206
Obverse descriptionBust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN MAXIMIANO P F S AVG
(Translation: To Our Lord Maximian I, the most blessed senior emperor.)
Reverse descriptionGenius, wearing modius, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, altar. Letter in right field. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGENIO POP-VLI ROMANI N
(Translation: To the Genius (guardian) of the Roman people.)
Edge
MintLG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (286-305)  - 1st Officina (PLC) -
Catalog ID6965070260
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