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Follis - Constantinus I DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Ticinium
| Bronze | 1.56 g | 18.98 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 18.98 mm |
| Thickness | 2.91 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath inscribed with vows.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
●
XX
PT
Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Constantinus Maximus Augusti / Votis vicennalibus.
Translation: Our lord and Emperor Constantinus the Great / Vows for the twentieth anniversary of reign.
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Diocletian in 294 AD as a reform to the Roman currency system, which had been suffering from inflation and debasement. The Follis coin was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and size, which made it more reliable and easier to use in trade. The coin , featuring Constantinus I, was part of this Follis series and was minted in Rome between 320-321 AD. Despite being made of bronze, the coin still bore the image of the emperor, which symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
