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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Arcadius VIRTVS EXERCITI; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395-401 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#138857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Emperor standing front and holding spear and resting hand on shield, with head turned right while Victory crowns him with wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS EXERCITI
CONSB
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 Victory on the other, symbolizing the connection between the Roman Empire and the divine.
