Severus II, as Caesar AD 305-306. Antioch
Follis Æ

26 mm, 8,09 g

FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, laureate head right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI/ S/ ANT, Genius standing to left, modius on head, holding patera and cornucopia.

Very Fine

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.