Follis - Maximinus II as Caesar GENIO CAESARIS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-309 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#243522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder (falls low), holding patera from which liquid flows and cornucopiae. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO CA-ESARIS
Comment
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.6.her.36Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Hercules' image was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire, and it was also seen as a way to promote the idea of the emperor as a powerful and benevolent leader, much like Hercules was seen as a heroic figure in Greek mythology.
