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Follis - Arcadius SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 1.31 g | 14.50 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 388-393 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 14.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Victory, head right, advancing left, carrying trophy on shoulder and dragging captive. In field left, ☧
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS REI-PVBLICAE
Translation: Salvation of the Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Arcadius 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 Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the era.
