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Follis - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Emperor dragging captive surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
ANTI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Valens coin is that it features the first Roman Emperor to be baptized as a Christian, Emperor Valens. He was baptized by Bishop Eudoxius of Antioch in 364 AD, and this event marked a significant turning point in the history of Christianity, as it signaled the beginning of Christianity's rise to dominance in the Roman Empire.
