Eastern Roman Empire Follis - Arcadius, 395 – 401
VIRTVS EXERCITI; Antioch
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
395 – 401
Ruler
Arcadius
(383–408)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.95
Diameter (mm)
16.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 395 to 401. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 2.95 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Arcadius, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
- Reverse
- Emperor standing left, head right, holding spear and resting left hand on schield. Victory holding palm branch in left hand, crowns him.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (395-401) ANTA | — | 1st officina | 42% | |
| ND (395-401) ANTB | — | 2nd officina | 18% | |
| ND (395-401) ANTΓ | — | 3rd officina | 11% | |
| ND (395-401) ANTΔ | — | 4th officina | 11% |
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