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Follis - Arcadius VOT V; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.02 g | 14.1 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 14.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT V
CONΓ
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Arcadius in 378 AD, and it was the first time that a Roman Emperor's image was featured on a coin with a crown. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured the Emperor's bare head. The crown on the Follis coinage symbolized the Emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the Christian God.
