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Follis - Constantius I GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Antioch
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint, Antioch |
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| Year | 302-303 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantius I (Chlorus) facing right, depicted with short beard, the laurel wreath rendered with fine detail atop close-cropped hair. The bust is shown with a hint of paludamentum at the shoulder, conveying imperial and military authority. The obverse legend runs clockwise around the periphery within a beaded border, identifying the emperor in his capacity as Caesar. |
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| Obverse lettering | FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES (Translation: Flavius Valerius Constantius Noble Caesar) |
| Reverse description | The Genius of the Roman People stands in contrapposto facing left, depicted nude save for a chlamys draped over his left shoulder, and wearing a modius (grain measure) upon his head. In his extended right hand he holds a patera for libation, while his left arm cradles a cornucopiae symbolising abundance. An officina letter appears in the right field, and the mint mark is situated in the exergue. The reverse legend is divided on either side of the figure, all within a beaded border. |
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