© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Constantinus I SARMATIA DEVICTA; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 3.14 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323-324 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#309115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Victory standing, holding trphy with right hand against her shoulder and a palm with left hand, advancing right, spurning a captive seated to right with head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SARMATIA - DEVICTA
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Translation:
Sarmatia Devicta
The Sarmatia defeated
Interesting fact
The Follis coin , which features Constantinus I and the inscription "SARMATIA DEVICTA," is notable for its historical significance. The phrase "SARMATIA DEVICTA" translates to "Sarmatia conquered," and it refers to the Roman Empire's victory over the Sarmatian people, a nomadic tribe that lived in the region corresponding to modern-day Russia and Ukraine. This victory was a significant milestone in the expansion of the Roman Empire, and it marked the beginning of a period of Roman dominance in the region.
