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Follis - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; with two standards; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332-335 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Translation: Glory of the Army
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Diocletian in 294 AD as a replacement for the debased denarius, and it was the main coinage of the Roman Empire during the 4th century. The Follis coin that , featuring Constantinus II (332-335 AD), is particularly interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant civil wars and barbarian invasions. Despite these challenges, the Follis coinage remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and it continued to be used for centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire.
