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Nummus - Constans GLORIA EXERCITVS*
| Bronze | 1.39 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing forward, hwads towards each other, each holding inverted spears in outer hand, and resting inner hand on shield, a single standard between them.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS*
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: To the glory of the army.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight and diameter varry:
weight; 1.09g to 1.75g
diameter; 15mm to 17mm
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans in 337-340 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the Roman Empire for decades. The reform introduced a new standardized system of coinage, with the Nummus being the base unit of currency, and it featured a uniform design and weight across the empire. This coin, made of bronze and weighing 1.39g, was an important part of this effort and played a significant role in the economic life of the Roman Empire during that time.
