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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate
| Bronze | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 333-334 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
2 ensigns between 2 soldiers each holding a haste and leaning on their shield,
crown between the ensigns
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLOR IA EXERC ITVS
PCONST
Translation:
Gloria Exercitvs
Glory of the army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their belongings, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin is significant because it indicates that Christianity was already gaining acceptance and influence within the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Constantine I, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD.
