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Follis - Diocletianus GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 298-299 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#235896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder (falls low), holding patera from which liquid flows, and cornucopiae. Mintmark TSB
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
TSB
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Genio Populi Romani, the genius of the Roman people, on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 3rd and early 4th centuries, and was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI," which translates to "to the genius of the Roman people." This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman currency from the late imperial period.
