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Follis - Eudoxia GLORIA ROMANORVM; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.05 g | 17.00 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Eudoxia (Εὐδοξία) (395-404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400-404 |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 17.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#323213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eudoxia enthroned facing, folding arms over breast, being crowned by hand of God; a cross in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
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Translation: To the glory of the Romans
Interesting fact
The Follis coin featuring Eudoxia, issued during the reign of Arcadius (395-408 AD), was the first coin to display the title "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans) on the reverse, which signified the shift in power from the Western Roman Empire to the Eastern Roman Empire.
