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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Follis - Procopius REPARATIO FEL TEMP; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Procopius (365-366) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 365-366 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum in right hand and resting left on shield. On ground left a small indeterminate object; above, in field, right, chi-rho.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPARATIO FEL TEMP
SMK Γ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Procopius coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Procopius on one side and the goddess Felicitas on the other, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore the empire's prosperity and good fortune during his reign.
