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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Rome
| Bronze | 1.79 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 333-335 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 in exergue with wreath in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA 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 still a minority religion in the Roman Empire. This coin is a rare example of early Christian iconography on Roman currency and is highly sought after by collectors.
