1 Follis / AE2 Western Roman Empire (285-476) Bronze Arcadius (3 ...

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Denomination:

1 Follis
AE2

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Western Roman Empire (285-476)

Issue year(s):

383-388

Person:

Arcadius (377-408)

Arcadius, AE2, August 25, 383-August 28, 388, Fifth Period, Constantinople, Officina
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D N ARCAD_IVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, spear pointing forward in right hand, shield in left, Hand of God crowning from above GLORIA RO_MANORVM Emperor standing facing, head left, labarum with X banner in right hand, left hand resting on shield, bound captive on ground to left and looking right T in left field CONG in exergue 22mm x 23mm, 4.44g

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