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Follis - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding standard in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Valens coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the Greek letters chi (Χ) and rho (Ρ), which represent the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, Χριστός (Christos). This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and it later became a prominent symbol of Christianity. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on the coin indicates that Christianity was becoming increasingly influential in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Valens (364-378 AD).
