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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-333 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing frontally, each holding a spear pointing downwards and a shield touching the ground; between them, two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
°SMHB
Translation:
Gloria Exercitvs
Glory of the army
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 translates to "Glory of the Army," and the image of a soldier holding a standard, symbolizing Constantine's military victories and the spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
