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Follis - Maximinus II GENIO POP ROM; Trier
| Bronze | 4.16 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, holding patera
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POP ROM
T/F
PTR
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Maximinus II coin is that it features the first known use of the phrase "GENIO POP ROM" (short for "Genio Populi Romani," or "Guardian Spirit of the Roman People") on a Roman coin. This phrase became a common motto on Roman coins during the late imperial period and was used to emphasize the idea that the emperor was the protector and guardian of the Roman people.
