Obverse © MG
Obverse © MG
Follis - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.53 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-306 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#124820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Translation:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
To the Genie of the Roman people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius I, who was the first Roman emperor to be depicted with a beard on the coinage, which was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors. This change in appearance was seen as a sign of the growing influence of Christianity, which emphasized the importance of beards as a symbol of masculinity and spirituality.
