Follis - Theodora Constantinopolis, Barbarous, imitating Trier

€275,514.00
IssuerUncertain barbarous city
Year337-340
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight0.95 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionDiademed, mantled bust left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCIHHO-O AIIG (reading right to left and facing outwards)
(Translation: Seemingly meaningless, but appears to be a mirror image (as does the bust, perhaps due to the way it was taken from the official coin). Theodora`s Trier coins (minted 337-340) have the legend FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG (Flavia Maximiana Theodora Augusta), which seems to be what CIHHO-O AIIG is copying)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing on prow wings outspread, holding spear with right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Palm-branch in left field and mintmark in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringZPT in exergue
(Translation: As with the obverse, the reverse legend is mirrored. Backwards, this is TRS for Trier, a common mint for Theodora`s coins)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (337-340)  - Imitating Treveri -
Catalog ID1432571810
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