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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; One standard; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 1.7 g | 17 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 | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding spears and shields, one standard between them
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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 design includes the phrase "GLORIA EXERCITVS," which means "glory of the army," and was minted in Nicomedia, which is now modern-day İzmit in Turkey. This coin is a significant artifact in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire.
