Follis - Galerius GENIO AVGVSTI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 6.32 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.32 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae, star on left, officina mark to right, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO AUGUSTI
SMTS
Translation:
Spirit of the Emperors
"Sacra Moneta Thessalonika"
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Galerius coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, signifying the coin's connection to the Roman Empire and its capital city, Rome.
