© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Galerius GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 11.82 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301-303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.82 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 POP-VLI ROMANI
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Comment
Diameter: 25 to 27 mmWeight: 8 to 11.82 g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 293 to 311 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength.
