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Follis - Gratianus VOT XV MVLT XX ; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.30 g | 13.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gratian (367-383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 13.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT / XV / MVLT / XX within wreath
SMAN •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Gratianus coin is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, it depicts the Roman Emperor Gratianus with a crown of laurel leaves, while on the other side, it shows a cross with a chi-rho monogram, which is a symbol of Christianity. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
