Obverse © Moineau 25 (CC BY-SA)
Obverse © Moineau 25 (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Rome
330 year| Bronze | 2.41 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.41 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Mintmark and officina in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERC-ITVS
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 was minted during a time when Christianity was becoming increasingly prominent in the Roman Empire. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the historical intersection of religion and politics during the Roman Empire.
