© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.27 g | 16.96 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 | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 16.96 mm |
| Thickness | 1.77 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Emperor walking right, head turned back, grasping bound captive at the top of the head with right hand, holding labarum with "Chi-Rho" with left hand.
Mintmark: TES; left field: *; right field: * over B.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
TES
Translation: To the Glory of the Romans
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Valentinianus I coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Valentinianus I, while the reverse (back) side features the legend "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 many people continued to worship traditional Roman deities.
