© Ariana G. Romero Rodríguez
© Ariana G. Romero Rodríguez
Nummus - Constans I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.42 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 333-336 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding a reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield, two standards betweem them.
Mintmark and officina in exergue followed by a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: To the glory of the army.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constans I on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Gloria Exercitus (Glory of the Army) on the other. This coin was minted during Constans' reign from 333-336 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Gloria Exercitus is significant because it highlights the importance of the Roman military during this time period. The coin's bronze composition and weight of 2.42 grams also reflect the economic and monetary policies of the Roman Empire during this era.
