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Follis - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Fallen horseman; Siscia
| Bronze | 4.76 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.76 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Horseman spearing fallen soldier who is sitting on ground, arms up, wearing Phrygian helmet. A in left field, star in right field. Mintmark dot ΓSIS dot.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO.
Translation: Restoration of happy times.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Constans I coin is that it features a unique design element: a fallen horseman on the reverse side. This image was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a protector and defender of the empire, and it was a departure from the traditional imagery used on Roman coins.
