© Caleb Shadis
© Caleb Shadis
Follis - Honorius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Strike under Theodosius II; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Honorius (395-423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 408-423 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The two emperors Theodosius II and Honorius, standing facing each other, each holding spear with outer hand and resting on shield with inner hand, supporting a globe between them.
Mint and officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
CONSB
Translation:
Gloria Romanorum:
"Glory of the Romans".
Comment
Reverse caesura of this type is GLORI - A ROMA - NORVM.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Western Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Honorius, who was the Western Roman Emperor from 393 to 423 AD. During his reign, the Empire faced numerous challenges, including barbarian invasions, internal conflicts, and economic decline. Despite these challenges, the Follis coin remained a widely used currency throughout the Empire, reflecting the continued importance of trade and commerce during this period.
