© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Maximien Hercule - GENIO POPVLI ROMANI , Lyon
| Bronze | 9.29 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 | 303-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.29 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
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PLG
Comment
Weight between 8.79 and 12.52 gr (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Maximian Hercules, who was a prominent Roman general and co-emperor with Diocletian. The coin was minted during his reign (303-305 AD) in Lyon, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time. The coin's design highlights Maximian's military prowess and his association with the Roman god Hercules, who was revered for his strength and bravery. The coin's bronze material and 9.29g weight also reflect the economic and monetary policies of the Roman Empire during this period.
