Eastern Roman Empire Follis - Honorius, 406 – 408
GLORIA ROMANORVM; Antioch
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
406 – 408
Ruler
Arcadius
(383–408)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.8
Diameter (mm)
13
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 406 to 408. Struck in Bronze. Measures 13 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Honorius, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, a star behind head (Dominus Noster Honorius Pius Felix Augustus (Our Lord Honorius Pious and Fortunate August))
- Reverse
- Three emperors (Arcadius, Honorius and Theodosius II) standing facing, the two outermost holding spears with outer hand and leaning on shields with inner hands, the innermost with head right holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand. (Gloria Romanorum (To the Glory of the Romans))
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (406-408) ANTA | — | — | Antioch, 1st officina | 26% | |
| ND (406-408) ANTB | — | € 7,60 | Antioch, 2nd officina | 19% | |
| ND (406-408) ANTΓ | — | — | Antioch, 3rd officina | 7% | |
| ND (406-408) ANTΔ | — | — | Antioch, 4th officina | 14% |
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