Follis - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM, captive, Antioch

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#10a, RIC IX#35a, OCRE#ric.9.anch.10A, OCRE#ric.9.anch.35A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our lord Valentinianus, pious and blessed august)
Reverse descriptionThe emperor walking right, holding labarum in his left hand and dragging a captive behind him with his right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA ROMANORVM ANTH
(Translation: To the glory of the Romans)
Edge
MintANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (364-375) ANTA - 1st officina -
ND (364-375) ANTB - 2nd officina -
ND (364-375) ANTH - 8th officina -
ND (364-375) ANTS - 6th officina -
ND (364-375) ANTΓ - 3rd officina -
ND (364-375) ANTΔ - 4th officina -
Catalog ID2518261880
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