Nummus - Galerius as Caesar GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius, S-F; Treveri
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-305 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#392031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius, turreted, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
S - F
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius, who was a powerful Roman emperor and caesar, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the Genius of the Roman People, which represents the spirit or guardian of the Roman people. This symbolism highlights the importance of the Roman Empire and its leadership during that time period.
