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Nummus - Constans GLORIA EXERCITVS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.70 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted 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 EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: To the glory of the army.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Cyzicus) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by Emperor Constantine to mark his conversion to Christianity and to promote the new religion throughout the empire. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the significant impact that Christianity had on the Roman Empire during this period.
