Nummus - Constans (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Thessalonica) (335-336) front Nummus - Constans (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Thessalonica) (335-336) back
Nummus - Constans (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Thessalonica) (335-336) photo
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Nummus - Constans GLORIA EXERCITVS; Thessalonica

 
Bronze 2.32 g 17.94 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
335-336
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.32 g
Diameter
17.94 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45348
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

Scripts: Latin, Greek

Lettering: GLORI-A EXERC-ITVS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Constans, who was known for his military campaigns and reforms, and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" which translates to "glory of the army". This suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate the military achievements of the Roman Empire during Constans' reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (335-336)  - - - - - -

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