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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; Two standards, GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.21 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-331 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.
Star above standards.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXER-CITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: Glory of the Army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two standards (GLORIA EXERCITVS) on the reverse, which symbolizes the unity and strength of the Roman army under Emperor Constantinus I.
