Follis - Theodosius I SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Heraclea

€154,952.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-392
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight0.88 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#26b, OCRE#ric.9.her.26B
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I right.
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 and august`)
Reverse descriptionVictory walking left, trophy over shoulder and dragging captive behind her.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REIPVLICAE
(Translation: Salus Reipublicae: “The conservation of the State”)
Edge
MintSMH
Heraclea, modern-day Marmara
Ereğli, Turkey
MintageND (383-392) SMHA - 1st officina -
ND (383-392) SMHB - 2nd officina -
Catalog ID7639090750
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