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Follis - Constantius I SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART; Carthago
| Bronze | 9.72 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 298-303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.72 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Carthago standing facing, head left, in long robe, holding fruits in both hands. Mintmark Gamma.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbolism on a Roman coin. The reverse side of the coin depicts a chi-rho monogram, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, Χριστός (Christos). This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and avoid persecution. The inclusion of this symbol on a Roman coin indicates the growing influence of Christianity during the reign of Constantius I.
