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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constans I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 1.47 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers, standing facing each other, each holding a spear in outer hand and leaning on a shield with inner hand; between them a standard and shields with one standard with O.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Translation: To the Glory of the Army.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans I in 337-340 AD, which aimed to replace the previous system of bronze coinage with a new standardized system based on the nummus, a coin worth 1/40th of a gold solidus. This reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and promote trade throughout the empire.
