Roman Coin | Bronze Follis Collection or simple images

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reflecting the complex political and cultural landscape of the region at that time

such bracelets were not only personal adornments but also portable stores of wealth

and legitimacy — qualities meant to reassure a Roman world that had known decades of peace under the first emperor

Roman Coin | Bronze Follis Collection or simple imagesHistory of the Artifact The Roman Follis was a bronze coin introduced during the late Roman Empire, around the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD. Its name, derived from the Latin word for "bag," alludes to the large quantities often needed for transactions due to its low face value. The Follis became a cornerstone of the monetary system during this period, widely circulated among both common citizens and soldiers. Typically, the obverse of the