Follis - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 2.29 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 | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Emperor walking right, head left, grasping bound captive at the top of the head with right hand and holding labarum with left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
TESB
Translation: Gloria Romanorum: "To the Glory of the Romans".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Valentinianus I coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Roman Emperor Valentinianus I, while on the other side, it features the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans) and a depiction of a Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blending of Christian and pagan symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century, when Christianity was still a minority religion and the traditional Roman gods were still widely worshipped.
