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Follis - Gratianus VOT XX MVLT XXX; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.2 g | 14 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 | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Legend in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX
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, while on the other, it shows the goddess Victory holding a cross, symbolizing the transition from paganism to Christianity during the Roman Empire.
