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Follis - Honorius VIRTVS EXERCITI, Constantinopolis

Issuer Western Roman Empire
Year 395
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Value 1 Follis (1⁄7200)
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Obverse lettering DN HONORIVS PF AVG
Reverse description The reverse depicts Virtus, the personification of military valor, standing facing left in military attire, holding a spear and resting one hand on a shield. To the right stands a small captive or trophy figure, symbolizing Roman martial supremacy. A circular wreath or globus is visible in the upper field. The legend VIRTVS EXERCITI encircles the design, proclaiming 'The Valor of the Army.' The mint mark CONSΓ appears in the exergue, identifying this issue as struck at the third officina of the Constantinopolis mint.
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