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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two standards; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332-333 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#368481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing on either side of two standards each holding a spear and resting hand on a shield. Mintmark and officina in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation: Glory of the army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two standards (GLORIA EXERCITVS) on either side of the emperor's head, which symbolizes the unity and strength of the Roman army under Constantinus I's rule.
