© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Theodosius II GLORIA ROMANORVM; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 1.4 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 408-423 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#209844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Honorius and Theodosius II standing facing, heads toward one another, each holding a spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; emperor to the right is slightly shorter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA - ROMAN-ORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius II, who was the Eastern Roman Emperor from 408 to 423 AD. He was known for his strong Christian faith and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. This coin, which was minted during his reign, reflects the influence of Christianity on the empire's currency and art.
