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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE; Arelate
319 year| Bronze | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 319 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories, standing facing each other, draped, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column; on the column, design with a dot in each corner and one at the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT PR
Translation:
Victoriae Laetae Principium Perpetuae / Vota Populi Romani.
To the fortunate and sustainable victory of the Prince / Vows of the Roman People.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantinus I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.
