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Follis - Honorius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.90 g | 15.00 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 408-423 |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 15.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#323235 |
|---|---|
| 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; a dot in left field, mintmtark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
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Translation: To the glory of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Honorius coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Honorius, on one side, and the motto "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans) on the other, indicating the shift from paganism to Christianity during the Eastern Roman Empire.
