Follis - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORVM, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year392-395
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.17 g
Dimensions21.2 mm
Thickness1.62 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#46a, Cohen#18
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius Ist, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN THEODOSIVS PF AVG
(Translation: D (-ominus) N (-oster) Theodosius P (-ius) F (-elix) Aug (-ustus): `Our Lord Theodosius, Pious [and] Blessed August`.)
Reverse descriptionTheodosius Ist in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding standard with right hand and globe on extended left hand. Mintmark in exergue; sometimes in right field, a star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA ROMANORVM SMNA
(Translation: Gloria Romanorum: `Glory of the Romans`.)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (392-395) SMNA - Nicomedia, 1st officina -
ND (392-395) ⭑//SMNA - Nicomedia, 1st officina -
Catalog ID5628344170
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