Follis - Constans I FL CONSTANTIS BEA C / GLORIA EXERCITVS, Siscia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year337
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#264, Cohen#48
Obverse descriptionBust of Constans, right, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL CONSTANTIS BEA C
(Translation: FLavii CONSTANTIS BEAtissimi Caesaris (Flavius Constans Blessed Caesar))
Reverse descriptionTwo helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, holding inverted spears in outer hands and leaning on shields with inner hands; between them, one standard with O on banner. Officina and mint marks in exergue, followed by a star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA EXERCITVS ∆SIS⭑
(Translation: Gloria Exercitus ([Dedicated to] the glory of the army))
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (337) ∆SIS⭑ - Siscia, 4th officina -
ND (337) ASIS⭑ - Siscia, 1st officina -
ND (337) BSIS⭑ - Siscia, 2nd officina -
Catalog ID6159429670
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