Follis - Constantinus I VIRTVS EXERCIT; Lugdunum
320 year| Bronze | 2.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Trophy flanked by two seated captives back to back; letters across fields, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS EXERCIT
A S
PLG
Unabridged legend: Virtus exerciti
Translation: The bravery of the Army
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.
