Bronze Nummus of Constantius I, Trier - Gallia Belgica
Title
Bronze Nummus of Constantius I, Trier - Gallia Belgica
Subject
Coinage--Rome
Description
Obv. bust of Constantine laureate and with cuirassed r.; around CONSTANTINVS [PV?] AVG; border of dots
Rev. Genius with cornucopia and patera standing l.; around GEN[IO] POP ROM; unclear legend below; border of dots
Weight: 4.7g
Diameter: 22.6mm
The legend on the reverse GENIO POP ROM roughly translates to “the spirit of the Roman people.” This was started by Diocletian about two decades prior with his coin reforms in 294 CE. Diocletian also introduced the denomination follis (sometimes called billon nummus by numismatists today). The percentage of silver in the follis steadily degraded over time.
Rev. Genius with cornucopia and patera standing l.; around GEN[IO] POP ROM; unclear legend below; border of dots
Weight: 4.7g
Diameter: 22.6mm
The legend on the reverse GENIO POP ROM roughly translates to “the spirit of the Roman people.” This was started by Diocletian about two decades prior with his coin reforms in 294 CE. Diocletian also introduced the denomination follis (sometimes called billon nummus by numismatists today). The percentage of silver in the follis steadily degraded over time.
Date
308-316 CE
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