Description
Diocletian, 284-305 AD, AE Follis, GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Lugdunum, RIC 2a
A nice example of this bronze struck at Lugdunum (modern day Lyons) in 295 AD. Lightly worn and well detailed. Weight 9.67g. Diameter 29mm.
O: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, laureate head right.
R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark LA.
I would grade this coin Very Fine but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified ancient coins I provide a grading opinion using the UK descriptive system. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
