Nummus - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Siscia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year305-306
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.04 g
Dimensions17.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#169a, OCRE#ric.6.sis.169a
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantius, right, laureate.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONTANTIVS AVG
(Translation: Constantius Emperor.)
Reverse descriptionGenius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera, left hand holding a cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGENIO POP-VLI ROMANI
(Translation: To the genius (guardian) of the Roman people.)
Edge
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (305-306)  - -
Catalog ID5083309540
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