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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2.66 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-335 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them, dots on banners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
SMALΒ
Translation: Glory of the Army
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the phrase "GLORIA EXERCITVS," which means "glory of the army," and was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, during Constantine's reign. This coin is a rare example of early Christian numismatics and represents a significant moment in history when Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
