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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-331 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, holding inverted spears in outer hands and leaning on shields with inner hands, two standards between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation: Glory of the Army
Edge
Plain
Comment
AE4 with size under 17mm.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 in Lugdunum (present-day Lyon, France) during Constantine's reign. This coin is a rare example of early Christian iconography on Roman currency and signifies the beginning of a new era in Roman history.
