Eastern Roman Empire Follis - Honorius, 406 – 408
GLORIA ROMANORVM, issued under Arcadius, Cyzicus
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)
1.89
Diameter (mm)
14.2
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 406 to 408. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14.2 mm and weighs 1.89 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Honorius, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, a star behind head. (D (-ominus) N (-oster) Honorius P (-ius) F (-elix) Aug (-ustus) :"Our lord Honorius, pious and blessed august".)
- Reverse
- The three emperors Arcadius, Honorius and Theodosius II standing facing; the two outermost being taller, slightly turned towards each other, each holding spear with outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; third emperor between them, smaller, head to right, holding spear with right hand, sometimes holding a globe with left hand. Mintmark in exergue. (To the glory of the Roman people)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (406-408) SMKA | — | 1st officina | 69% | |
| ND (406-408) SMKB | — | 2nd officina | 15% |
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