© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Phoenix standing on the globe; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.42 g | 17.5 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 | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Phoenix standing right, in a radial nimbus, on a globe.
In exergue, different of workshop and office followed by a point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL·TEMP·REPARATIO
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Constans I in 348 AD as a new standardized currency to replace the previous system of irregular barbarous radiates. The Follis coinage was characterized by a uniform design and weight, with the Phoenix standing on the globe being a common motif. This coinage reform was an attempt to restore financial stability to the Roman Empire, which was facing economic challenges at the time.
