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Follis - Maximianus GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 9.28 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 | 297-299 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.28 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, naked but with chlamys over left shoulder (falls low), modius on head, holding a patera in right hand, from which liquor flows, and a cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
KA
Translation: To the Genius of the Roman People
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which was a common feature on coins during the Roman Empire. The image of Roma was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, and it was often depicted holding a spear and a shield, as seen on this coin. Additionally, the coin's reverse (back side) features the image of a genio (a guardian spirit) holding a scepter and a cornucopia, which symbolizes the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire.
