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© ALAMIR
Follis - Arcadius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 4.54 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 392-395 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.54 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing holding in right standard and globe in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA-ROMANORVM
Comment
No hyphenation in the reverse legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Arcadius coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Arcadius, on its obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of the goddess Gloria Romanorum, which represents the glory of the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during a time of significant religious and political change in the Roman Empire, as Christianity was becoming increasingly prominent and the empire was facing external threats. The coin's design reflects this shift in power dynamics and the blending of religious and political ideologies.
