Follis - Theodosius I (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Heraclea) (383-392) front Follis - Theodosius I (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Heraclea) (383-392) back
Follis - Theodosius I (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Heraclea) (383-392) photo
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Follis - Theodosius I SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Heraclea

 
Bronze 0.88 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
383-392
Value
Follis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
0.88 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#154952
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Victory walking left, trophy over shoulder and dragging captive behind her.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALVS REIPVLICAE

Translation:
Salus Reipublicae:
“The conservation of the State”

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.