© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Diocletianus SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN
| Bronze | 10.66 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300-301 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.66 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Moneta standing left, draped, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN
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Translation: Sacra Moneta Urbis Augustorum et Caesarum Nostrorum: The sacred Money of the city of our augusts and caesars.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was the last emperor to attempt to reform the Roman Empire's currency system before its eventual decline. The Follis coin was introduced by Diocletian as a replacement for the older denomination of the Roman Empire, and it was designed to be more practical for everyday transactions. Despite its bronze composition, the Follis coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.
