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© ALAMIR
Follis - Honorius VIRTVS EXERCITI; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395-401 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Emperor standing left, head right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Victory, standing beside him crowns him with a wreath which she holds in her right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS EXERCITI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin featuring Honorius from the Eastern Roman Empire is that it was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Arcadius in 395 AD, which introduced a new standardized system of coinage across the empire. This coin, made of bronze and weighing 2.8 grams, was the most widely used denomination in the empire during that time.
