Follis - Arcadius VIRTVS EXERCITI, Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 395-401
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Follis (1⁄180)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Bronze
Weight 3 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#60a, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.60, RCV V#20829
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DN ARCADIVS PF AVG
Reverse description Emperor standing front and holding spear and resting hand on shield, with head turned right while Victory crowns him with wreath
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTVS EXERCITI CONSB
Edge
Mint CONSB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
Mintage ND (395-401) CONSA - 1st officina -
ND (395-401) CONSB - 2nd officina -
ND (395-401) CONSΓ - 3rd officina -
ND (395-401) CONSΔ - 4th officina -
Numisquare ID 6997524520
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