© John3 16
© John3 16
Follis - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.7 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-341 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them; mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "amiable" or "good-natured" expression on his face, which was a departure from the more stern or serious expressions seen on previous Roman coins. This change in artistic style may have been intended to convey a sense of peace and stability during a time of political upheaval in the Roman Empire.
