Nummus - Maxentius CONSERV URB SVAE, Rome

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year310-311
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionBronze
Weight7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#258
Obverse descriptionLaureate head right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander Caesar Maxentius pious fortunate emperor.)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated facing, head left, on shield , in hexastyle temple. Right holding globe, left holding sceptre. Sometimes letter in left field. Knobs on acroteria. Wreath in pediment.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSERV VRB SVAE H or P REP
(Translation: CONSERVatores URBs SUAE Defender of his city)
EdgeSmooth
MintRE
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (310-311)  - 1st Officina (H / REP) -
ND (310-311)  - 1st Officina (P / REP) -
ND (310-311)  - 1st Officina (REP) -
ND (310-311)  - 2nd Officina (H / RES) -
ND (310-311)  - 2nd Officina (P / RES) -
ND (310-311)  - 2nd Officina (RES) -
ND (310-311)  - 3rd Officina (H / RET) -
ND (310-311)  - 3rd Officina (P / RET) -
ND (310-311)  - 3rd Officina (RET) -
ND (310-311)  - 4th Officina (H / REQ) -
ND (310-311)  - 4th Officina (P / REQ) -
ND (310-311)  - 4th Officina (REQ) -
Catalog ID4314554010
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