Eastern Roman Empire Follis - Marcian, 450 – 457
Monogram; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
450 – 457
Ruler
Marcian
(450–457)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.66
Diameter (mm)
11
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 450 to 457. Struck in Bronze. Measures 11 mm and weighs 1.66 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Marcian, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed. (Our Lord Marcian pious fortunate august)
- Reverse
- Monogram of Marcian in wreath with small cross above. Mintmark in exergue under the wreath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450-457) CON | — | € 51,00 |
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