Roman Empire
Severus II 305-306 A.D.
Æ Bronze large follis. 8,01g. 27 mm.
Siscia.

IMP C FL VAL SEVERVS PF AVG, laureate head right.

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on
head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder (falls low),
holding patera and cornucopie.S in right field

RIC 75a.

'GENIO POPVLI ROMANI' is a Latin inscription commonly found on ancient Roman coins. It translates to 'The Genius of the Roman People.' In Roman belief, 'Genius' referred to a guiding spirit associated with individuals, families, or even entire communities. The Genius of the Roman People represented the collective guardian and prosperity of the Roman populace as a whole. This inscription on coins conveyed the Roman authorities' recognition of the well-being and protection of their citizens and their commitment to the overall welfare of the empire. It symbolized the intrinsic link between the prosperity of Rome and the harmony and strength of its people

Good very fine