1/2 Follis Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Constantine I (272 - 337)

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Denomination:

1/2 Follis

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

317-318

Person:

Constantine I (272 - 337)

Divus Constantius I, AE Half Follis (or possibly 1-1/2 scripula), 317-318, Rome, Officina 4

DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRINC

Laureate, veiled head of Constantius I right

MEMORIAE AETERNAE

Lion advancing right, tail high

RQ in exergue 16mm x 17mm, 2.33g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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Follis of Roman Empire The follis was a large bronze coin that served as a standard unit of currency in the Roman Empire. It was introduced during the reign of Diocletian (284–305 AD) as part of his monetary reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy. The follis continued to be minted and circulated throughout the late Roman Empire, including during the reign of Const ...

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