Follis - Theodosius I (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (388-392) front Follis - Theodosius I (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (388-392) back
Follis - Theodosius I (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (388-392) photo
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Follis - Theodosius I SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis

 
Bronze 1.2 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
388-392
Value
Follis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#350032
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Victory advancing left, with right hand carrying trophy on shoulder and dragging captive with left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SALVS REIPVBLICAE
CONSA

Unabridged legend:
SALVS REI—PVBLICAE
CONS(A)/(B)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire before it was divided into Eastern and Western halves.