1 Follis / AE3 Western Roman Empire (285-476) Bronze Arcadius (3 ...

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Denomination:

1 Follis
AE3

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Western Roman Empire (285-476)

Issue year(s):

383-388

Person:

Arcadius (377-408)

Arcadius, AE3, August 25, 383-August 28, 388, Fifth Period, Group II, Thessalonica, Officina 3

D N ARCAD_IVS P F AVG

Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

VIRTVS-AVGGG

Emperor standing left in ship, phoenix on globe in right hand, standard in left, foot on captive at left, Victory piloting
ship

G in left field

TES in exergue

16mm x 17mm, 2.98g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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