© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Treveri
| Bronze | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 296-300 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#208810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius headed, the mantle on left shoulder, holding a patera in right hand and a cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
A
TR
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. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and reflected the growing influence of Christianity, which emphasized the importance of beards as a symbol of masculinity and wisdom.
