© CGB
© CGB
Nummus - Constantinopolis GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.10 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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, a standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation:
Glory of the army.
Constantinople.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the phrase "Gloria Exercitus" (GLORIA EXERCITVS), which translates to "Glory of the Army," on a Roman coin. This phrase became a common motto on Roman coins and reflected the importance of the military in Roman culture and politics.
