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Nummus - Constans GLORIA EXERCITVS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.47 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXER-CITVS
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans in 336-337 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation issues 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 consistent design and weight across the empire. This coin, in particular, features the image of a Roman soldier on the obverse (front) side, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman military.
