Follis - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Heraclea
| Bronze | 3.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Emperor walking right, head left, in military attire, holding labarum with left hand while grasping bound captive at the top of the head with right hand.
Mint and officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
SMHA
Translation: Gloria Romanorum: "To the Glory of the Romans"
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Valentinianus I on one side and the goddess Gloria Romanorum on the other, signifying the importance of the Roman Empire and its deities during that time period.
