1 Follis / AE2 Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Theodosius I (347-395)

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Denomination:

1 Follis
AE2

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

378-383

Person:

Theodosius I (347-395)

Theodosius I, AE2, August 9, 378-August 25, 383, Fourth Period, Antioch, Officina 3

D N THEODO_SIVS P F AVG

Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, cuirassed bust right, shield in left hand, spear pointing forward in right hand

GLORIA RO_MANORVM

Emperor standing facing, head right, right hand raised, in galley left, piloted by seated Victory

Wreath in left field

ANTG in exergue

23mm x 25mm, 5.47g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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