Follis - Constans I (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Aquileia) (346-348) front Follis - Constans I (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Aquileia) (346-348) back
Follis - Constans I (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Aquileia) (346-348) photo
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Follis - Constans I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Aquileia

 
Bronze 1.1 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constans I (337-350)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
346-348
Value
Follis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#80834
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them. Chi-rho on banner. Mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS

Translation: Glory of the Army

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman soldier on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and strength of the Roman Empire at the time.