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Follis - Maximinus II GENIO EXERCITVS; Antioch
| Bronze | 6.8 g | 23.28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; crescent in upper left field; officina in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO EX-ERCITVS
Translation: To the Genius of the Emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Maximinus II coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because Maximinus II, also known as Maximinus Daia, was known for his persecution of Christians and other minority groups during his reign, and the inclusion of Libertas on the coin may have been a way to promote the idea of freedom and tolerance, despite the emperor's actions.
