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Follis - Gratianus VOT XX MVLT XXX; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 0.99 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 | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering in four lines within wreath, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT XX MVLT XXX
SMNB
Translation: Votis Vicennalibus Multis Tricennalibus: Vows for the twentieth reign anniversary and more for the thirtieth to come.
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 an image of the Roman Emperor Gratian, while on the other side, it features the Chi-Rho symbol, which is one of the earliest Christian symbols and represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. This blending of religious imagery reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place during the late Roman Empire.
