© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Nummus - Constantinus II as Caesar GLORIA EXERCITVS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-334 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#208151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.
Mintmark and officina in exergue, followed by a dot.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: Glory of the army.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II as Caesar coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is known for his significant religious and military reforms. This coin features an image of Constantinus II as Caesar on one side and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (meaning "glory of the army") on the other side, indicating the importance of the military during this time period. Additionally, the coin was minted in Cyzicus, which was an important city in the Roman Empire and a major center for trade and commerce.
