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Follis - Maximianus GENIO POP ROM S A / IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG; Treveri
| Bronze | 6.77 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-308 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, towered, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae, S-A across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POP ROM
S A
PTR
Translation:
“Genio Populi Romani”
(To the Genius of the Roman People)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, as it featured a much more simplified and abstract representation of the emperor's portrait, with a focus on the imperial crown and regalia rather than a realistic likeness. This change in design was likely a result of the economic and political pressures of the time, as the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including inflation, debasement of the currency, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the Follis coinage remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the 4th century AD.
