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Follis - Arcadius VIRTVS EXERCITI, Nicomedia
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire |
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| Year | 395-401 |
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| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the personification of Virtus Exerciti, shown as a helmeted military figure standing facing, holding a spear in the right hand and resting the left on a shield. A star appears in the field as a control mark. The exergue bears the mint mark SMNA, denoting the first officina of the Nicomedia mint (Sacra Moneta Nicomedia). The surrounding legend VIRTVS EXERCITI praises the valor and virtue of the Roman army. The design reflects the late Roman imperial propagandistic tradition of celebrating military strength on small bronze denomination coinage. |
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| Edge | Rough |
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| Mintage | ND (395-401) SMNA - - ND (395-401) SMNB - - |
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