Genius Exercitus Illyriciani
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The Genius Exercitus Illyriciani is the protective spirit of the Illyrian army, shown on an aureus minted at Siscia in Croatia between 270 and 275 AD. The coin depicts a standing figure representing the army's genius, embodying martial vigor and guardianship over the troops. It functioned as a divine patron of military forces within the Roman provincial system.
When
- First attested
- 270 CE
- Attested period
- 270 – 275
- Historical notes
- Known from a single provincial coin series of the late 3rd century AD.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“an aureus of Siscia in Croatia, 270–275 AD, featuring a standing image of the GENIUS ILLVR (Genius Exercitus Illyriciani, "Genius of the Illyrian Army") on the reverse”
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