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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2.16 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 | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#122399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
PLG
Translation:
Gloria Exercitvs
Glory of the army
Comment
Thin, pointed bannersInteresting 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 reverse side of the coin bears the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" which means "Glory of the Army," indicating Constantine's efforts to promote Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the historical transition from paganism to Christianity during the Roman Empire.
