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Follis - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.89 g | 18.20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 18.20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Translation: Gloria Romanorum: "To the Glory of the Romans".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin featuring Valentinianus I is that it was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Empire during the 4th century. The reform aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the empire for centuries, and the Follis coin was introduced as a new standardized denomination to replace the older and more irregularly minted coins. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Follis coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the vast territories of the Roman Empire.
