Follis - Honorius VIRTVS EXERCITI, Antioch

€323,240.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year395-401
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions17.00 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#73, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.73, RCV V#21031
Obverse descriptionBust of Honorius right, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N HONORIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our lord Honorius, pious and blessed august)
Reverse descriptionHonorius standing left with head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; being crowned by Victory holding palm in left hand; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCITI ANTA
(Translation: The bravery of the Army)
Edge
MintANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (395-401) ANTA - 1st officina -
ND (395-401) ANTB - 2nd officina -
ND (395-401) ANTΓ - 3rd officina -
ND (395-401) ANTΔ - 4th officina -
Catalog ID7807644980
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