Follis - Arcadius VIRTVS EXERCITI, Nicomedia

€62,805.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year395-401
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.67 g
Dimensions16.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#64, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.64
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN ARCADI VS PF AVG
Reverse descriptionEmperor standing left, head right, holding spear and resting left hand on schield. Victory holding palm-branch in left hand, crowns him. Star in right field
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCITI * SMNA
EdgeRough
MintSMNA
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (395-401) SMNA - -
ND (395-401) SMNB - -
Catalog ID9314342930
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