Roman Follis Coins

Inv. No.: c161
Provenance: Lugdunum
Date: A.D. 307-308 (Hayes).
Weight: 4.81g
 
Obv.: Constantine I, laureate, draped.
IMP.C.CONSTANTINVS P.F.AVG.

Rev.: Genius standing, on head, loins draped with himation, patera in right hand; cornucopiae in left hand; altar to left.
GENIO POP.ROM.
PLG

“Certain types seem to emphasise deliberately the temporary western view of imperial unity. Genio Pop Rom is shared by the four Augusti – Herculius, Galerius, Constantine and Maxentius – as well as by Diocletian as Aeter Aug and by Maximinus.” (RIC, vol. 6, p. 239)

The texture of the Emperor’s hair is realised through extremely fine engraving.

Comparanda:
RIC, vol. 6, p. 261, 255.