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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II as Caesar GLORIA EXERCITVS; Rome
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 17 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
RBS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantinus II, who was the son of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor. This coin was minted during a time of great change in the Roman Empire, as it was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and it represents a significant moment in the history of the empire.
