Follis - Theodora Constantinopolis, Barbarous, imitating Trier

Issuer Uncertain barbarous city
Year 337-340
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Follis (1)
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 0.95 g
Diameter 13 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse description Diademed, mantled bust left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CIHHO-O AIIG (reading right to left and facing outwards)
(Translation: Seemingly meaningless, but appears to be a mirror image (as does the bust, perhaps due to the way it was taken from the official coin). Theodora`s Trier coins (minted 337-340) have the legend FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG (Flavia Maximiana Theodora Augusta), which seems to be what CIHHO-O AIIG is copying)
Reverse description Victory standing on prow wings outspread, holding spear with right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Palm-branch in left field and mintmark in exergue
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ZPT in exergue
(Translation: As with the obverse, the reverse legend is mirrored. Backwards, this is TRS for Trier, a common mint for Theodora`s coins)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (337-340) - Imitating Treveri -
Numisquare ID 1432571810
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