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Nummus - Constans I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.54 g | 15.78 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 15.78 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, holding spears in outer hands and leaning on shields with inner hands; between them, one standard.
Mintmark in exergue between two dots.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: [Dedicated to] the glory of the army
Comment
AE3Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans I 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.
