© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 18 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Emperor walking right, dragging captive and holding labarum.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
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Translation:
Gloria Romanorum:
"Glory of the Romans"
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Valens coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Valens, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 364 to 378 AD. The coin's design includes the image of Valens wearing a crown and holding a scepter, surrounded by the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans). This coin is significant because it represents a turning point in Roman history, as it was issued during a time of religious and political upheaval, and marks the beginning of Christianity's rise to dominance in the Roman Empire.
