RB93348. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Nicomedia 29a, SRCV IV 12789, Cohen VI 106, Hunter V -, Choice VF, excellent centering, highlighting earthen deposits, reverse center weak, 1st officina, Nicomedia (Izmit, Turkey) mint, weight 9.910g, maximum diameter 28.1mm, die axis 30
o, c. 303 - 304 A.D.; obverse IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (to the guardian spirit of the Roman People), Genius standing slightly left, head left, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, kalathos on head, patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, SMNA in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection;
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