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Follis - Arcadius VICTORIA AVGGG; Aquileia
| Bronze | 2 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian II (375-392) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-387 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#238335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Victories, standing facing each other, each holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR-IA AVGGG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Arcadius coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius, while on the other side, it features the symbol of the cross, which was a bold statement of Christianity during a time when the Roman Empire was still predominantly pagan. This blending of religious imagery reflects the complex and changing religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the late 4th century.
