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Follis - Constans I Vot XV; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.41 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.41 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
VOT XV MVLT XX within wreath. Mintmark SMANI.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT XV MVLT XX
Translation:
Votis quindecennalibus multis vicennalibus
Vows of fifteen years, may they be multiplied for twenty years.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Constans I coin is that it features a rare reverse design, known as the "Antioch" type, which depicts the city's patron deity, Tyche, seated on a rock, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was only used for a short period of time, making it highly sought after by collectors.
