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In Ancient Rome, the genius was the guiding or "tutelary" spirit of a person, or even of an entire gens. A related term is genius loci, the spirit of a specific locale. In contrast, the internal driving force within all living things is the animus. A specific spirit, or daemon, may inhabit an image or icon, giving it supernatural powers. Obv: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: GENIO POP ROM Genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae. Exergue: PLN RIC 209A; Cohen 49 |
Collection : Roman Imperial Coins