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Follis - Maximianus GENIO AVGVSTI ; ◡ | A ; Siscia
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#194016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Geenius standing left, holding patera in right hand and a cornucopiae in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
GENIO AVGVSTI
◡ | Δ
SIS
Comment
The type with "Alpha" seems to be the most common, followed by that with "Epsilon". The other 4 indicated by RIC are quite rare.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Juno, who was the wife of Jupiter and the goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by traditional Roman religion and mythology. Additionally, the coin's design, which includes the letters "◡" and "A" on either side of Juno's image, may have been intended to symbolize the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under the rule of Maximianus.
