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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 2.28 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-335 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.28 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing facing each other, holding spears and shields, two standards between them, dot on banners.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
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Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus
Translation: Glory of the Army
Edge
Plain
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 reverse side bears the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS," which translates to "Glory of the Army," indicating Constantine's efforts to promote Christianity within the Roman military. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
