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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Arcadius VOT V; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.58 g | 14 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 | 1.58 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Vows in 2 lines inscribed within wreath.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
V
SMKB
Unabridged legend: Votis quinquennalibus
Translation: Vows for the Fifth Years of Reign Anniversary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Follis - Arcadius (VOT V; Cyzicus) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was minted in Cyzicus, a city in modern-day Turkey, during Arcadius' reign from 378 to 383 AD. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable artifact for collectors and historians studying the Roman Empire.
