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Follis - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; One Standard; Arelate
| Bronze | 1.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them.
G on banner
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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 used until the end of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. The Follis coin was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and size, which made it a reliable and trustworthy currency for trade and commerce. The Follis coin featuring Constantius II (337-341 AD) that is a rare and valuable example of this coinage, with only a few known examples surviving to this day.
