Constantius I; BI Follis, Lugdunum; Genius
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Description
Constantius I, Caesar (293 – 305 AD). AE Follis, Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina 302-304 AD. CONSTANTIVS NOB C; laureate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder /GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left holding patera over altar and cornucopiae; PLG in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | BI27 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,28 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VI, S. 252, 167 (a); Bastien 299 |
| Commentary: | scarce; good details, some roughness |
Historical Context
Genius was an instance of a general divine nature that is present in persons, places, things and whole groups of people such as legions or Romans.






