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Follis - Constans I VOT XX MVLT XXX; Heraclea
| Bronze | 1.59 g | 12 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 | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Vows on four lines within wreath; mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT XX MVLT XXX
SMHЄ
Unabridged legend: Votis vicennalibus multis tricennalibus
Translation: Vows for the twentieth reign anniversary and multiplication of vows for the thirtieth anniversary to come
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Constans I in 347-348 AD, during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design featured a simplified version of the traditional Roman imperial portrait, with the emperor's head depicted in a more youthful and idealized manner. This was a departure from the more realistic portraits seen on earlier coins, and was likely intended to promote a more positive image of the emperor and the empire. Despite its simplicity, the Follis coinage was well-received and remained in circulation for many years, with variations of the design being issued by subsequent emperors.
