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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.6 g | 15 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 | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spears and
shields with one standard between them
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
CONS
Translation: Constantinople.
Comment
Different denominations according to the diameter:AE1 - over 25 mm
AE2 - 21 – 25 mm
AE3 - 17 – 21 mm
AE4 - under 17 mm
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate the glory of the Roman army and the prosperity of the empire under Constantine's rule. The coin's design features the emperor's name and title, "Constantinus Augustus," on one side, and the legend "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (Glory of the Army) and a depiction of a soldier holding a standard on the other side. The coin was minted in bronze and weighs 1.6 grams. I hope you find this information helpful and interesting!
