Follis - Valentinianus II GLORIA ROMANORVM; Antioch
| Bronze | 4.51 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian II (375-392) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.51 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Emperor standing left on a ship, head to the right, raising his right arm, Victory holding the rudder.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
T
ANTB
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Valentinianus II (383-388 AD) on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (meaning "Glory of the Romans") and the mint mark "ANTIOCH" (indicating that it was minted in Antioch, a city in the eastern Roman Empire). This coin was part of a large-scale minting program initiated by Valentinianus II to promote the Roman Empire's power and prestige. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and cultural aspects of the Roman Empire during the late 4th century.
