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Follis - Constantinus II VIRTVS EXERCIT; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.95 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Standard inscribed with vows, on each side a captive seated on ground with hands tied behind back.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS EXERCIT
VOT XX
PTR
Translation:
Virtus Exerciti / Vota Vicennalibus.
The Bravery of the Army / Vows for the Twentieth Anniversary of Reign.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Diocletian in 294 AD as a replacement for the debased Antoninianus, and it was the first Roman coinage to feature a standardized design and denomination. The Follis coin that , featuring Constantinus II, was part of this new coinage system and was minted in 320-321 AD. Despite being made of bronze, which was considered a less valuable metal at the time, the Follis coin was still widely accepted and used throughout the Roman Empire.
