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Follis - Diocletianus GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Treveri
| Bronze | 9.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 296-297 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Génio standing left holding patera and cornucopiae.
A in left field, Γ (gamma) in right field
TR in exe.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
A Γ
TR
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because the reign of Diocletian, who issued this coin, was marked by a number of reforms aimed at restoring order and stability to the Roman Empire, including the establishment of the Tetrarchy, a system of four co-ruling emperors. The image of Libertas on this coin may reflect Diocletian's efforts to promote the idea of freedom and liberty within the empire.
