© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Follis - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#355826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, head left, seated facing on throne, holding globe and partly seen spear, right leg bare
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG
Unabridged legend: Consordia Augustorum Trium
Translation: Harmony of the three augusts
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I on one side, and the goddess Concordia on the other. This highlights the importance of the Roman imperial cult during this time period, as well as the emphasis on concordia, or harmony, within the empire. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Cyzicus, a city in modern-day Turkey, speaks to the vast reach of the Roman Empire and its influence on trade and commerce.
