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Follis - Arcadius SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 0.95 g | 14.6 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 388-392 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 14.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#225555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Victory walking left, carrying trophy and dragging captive by the hair; chi-rho to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS REIPVBLICAE
mintmark: SMKΓ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Salus (representing the health and well-being of the Roman Republic) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Eastern Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the era.
