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Half Follis - Aelia Flaccilla SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 0.926 g | 13.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-384 |
| Value | ½ Follis (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.926 g |
| Diameter | 13.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#112679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Winged Victory, seated right, inscribing a christogram on a shield held with left hand and set on cippus.
In exergue, mintmark.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: SALVS REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Salus Reipublicae (Health of the Republic)
Edge
Gross
Comment
This coin does not seem to be listed by any catalog, explaining the absence of reference for this file.Coins of Aelia Flaccilla with thi reverse, SALVS REIPVBLICAE lettering and seated Victory, are known for Siscia mint but not for Cyzicus mint; the ones with SALVS REIPVBLICAE lettering known for Cyzicus mint depicts Aelia Flaccilla with arms crossed on chest.
On the hand, similar coins from Cyzicus mint with SALVS REIPVBLICAE lettering and seated Victory are known for Aelia Eudoxia, wife of Arcadius.
Strike date for this file has been placed as the one for similar coins struck by Siscia mint.
Interesting fact
The Half Follis coin featuring Aelia Flaccilla (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Cyzicus) was minted during the reign of Emperor Theodosius I, also known as Theodosius the Great. He was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire, and his reign marked the end of the Western Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of Aelia Flaccilla, who was the wife of Theodosius I and a powerful empress. She played a significant role in the political and social life of the empire during her husband's reign.
