© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Follis - Valentinianus I RESTITVTOR REIP; Sirmium
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 19 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum with right hand and Victory on globe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR REIP
ASIRM
Translation: Restitutor Reipublicae: "Restorer of the Republic".
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, it depicts the Roman Emperor Valentinianus I with a crown of laurel leaves, while on the other side, it shows a representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD, when Christianity was still a minority religion and coexisted with traditional Roman paganism.
