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1 Follis - Theodahad Rome
| Bronze | 12.17 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Theodahad (534-536) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 534-536 |
| Value | 40 Nummi = 1 Follis = 1⁄98 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.17 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#119205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Winged Victory holding wreath while walking right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA PRINCIPVM
S - C
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Principum
Senatus Consulto
Translation:
Victory of the princes
By decree of the Senate
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Follis - Theodahad (Rome) (534-536) from Ostrogothic Kingdom made of Bronze weighing 12.17 g is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gothic elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Theodahad, the Gothic king, while the reverse side features the traditional Roman imagery of a Roman emperor, in this case, likely Emperor Justinian. This blending of cultures reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, which was established by the Goths in Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
