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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.3 g | 16 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 (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
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 emperor's image and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS," which translates to "Glory of the Army." This coin was minted during a time of significant religious and political change in the Roman Empire, as Constantine oversaw the transition from paganism to Christianity as the dominant religion.
