Maximian (Maximianus) (286 -305 AD. )

Maximian (Maximianus) (286 -305 AD. )

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Description

Bronze follis coin featuring Roman Emperor Maximian (Maximianus), who ruled from 286 to 305 AD.

Type: Roman bronze Follis (also known as a Nummus).

Obverse: Portrait of Maximianus Herculius.

Reverse: Often depicts Genius standing, holding a patera and cornucopia, with the inscription "GENIO POPVLI ROMANI".

Historical Context: Introduced during the monetary reforms of Emperor Diocletian around 294 AD.