Follis - Honorius (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis) (408-423) front Follis - Honorius (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis) (408-423) back
Follis - Honorius (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis) (408-423) photo

Follis - Honorius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis

 
Bronze - 16.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor
Theodosius II (402-450)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
408-423
Currency
Solidus (330-476)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
16.75 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#324614
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Honorius and Theodosius II standing facing, heads toward one another, each holding a spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
CONSA

Translation: To the glory of the Romans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Follis coin featuring Honorius is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic upheaval in the Eastern Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the coin's design remained relatively consistent, with the image of the emperor on one side and the imperial title on the other. This consistency in design suggests that the coin was an important symbol of stability and continuity for the empire, even in the face of adversity.