Follis - Theodosius I VIRTVS EXERCITI, Cyzicus

€167,730.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#25b, Cohen#54
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodoius Ist, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODOSIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus: `Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August`.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor standing right, holding standard with left hand and globe on right hand, left foot on captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCITI SMKB
(Translation: Virtus Exerciti: `Bravery of the Army`.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (383-388) SMKA - Cyzicus, 1st officina -
ND (383-388) SMKB - Cyzicus, 2nd officina -
ND (383-388) SMKΓ - Cyzicus, 3rd officina -
ND (383-388) SMKΔ - Cyzicus, 4th officina -
Catalog ID1741298220
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