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Follis - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; one standard; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.34 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-337 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them. O on banner
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the symbol of the Chi-Rho, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, and was used by early Christians to signify their faith. This coin is a rare example of early Christian iconography on a Roman coin, and it highlights the significant religious and cultural changes that took place during Constantine's reign.
