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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II as Caesar GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two standards; Rome
| Bronze | 2.34 g | 17.17 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 | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 17.17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#363988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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 and officina with wreath between in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Translation: Glory of the army.
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, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of two standards and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS," which translates to "Glory of the Army." This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and it reflects the political and religious changes that were taking place during that period.
