Follis - Arcadius VIRTUS EXERCITI, Nicomedia

€354,211.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year395-401
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.1 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#62
Obverse descriptionBust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ARCADIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionArcadius, standing left, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCITI
Edge
MintSMNA
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (395-401) SMNA - A - 1st officina -
ND (395-401) SMNA - B - 2nd officina -
Catalog ID7863696520
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