Obverse © Moineau 25 (CC BY-SA)
Obverse © Moineau 25 (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.16 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 331-332 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
⸙
SCONST
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 during a time when Christianity was still a minority religion in the Roman Empire. This coin is a rare example of early Christian iconography on a Roman coin.
