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© Alema66
Follis - Galerius GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 12.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302-303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, chlamys over shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae ; officina letter in right field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
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TS
Comment
Thessalonica, 4th officina TS / Δ© John3 16
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 305 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design also includes the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI," which translates to "to the genius of the Roman people," highlighting the importance of the Roman people and their role in the empire's success.
