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Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Rome
| Bronze | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#372676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERCITVS
Translation: Glory of the army
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 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.
