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Nummus - Constans I G; GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate
340 year| Bronze | 1.45 g | 14.25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 14.25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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.
Letter on banner.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
G
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans I in 340 AD, which introduced a new system of coinage that replaced the previous system based on the gold solidus with a system based on the bronze nummus. This reform was an attempt to address the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time, including inflation and debasement of the currency. The Nummus - Constans I coin was one of the first coins to be issued under this new system, and it features the emperor's name and title, as well as the motto "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (glory of the army) on the reverse side.
