© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II CONSTANTINOPOLI / GLORIA EXERCITVS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two soldiers in armor carrying spears and shields, surrounding a military sign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
SMHΑ
Comment
Most commemorative coins bearing the effigy of Constantinople have a Victory on the prow of a ship on the reverse, but a few bear the type with soldiers and standard common since the early 330s. Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Constantine II to commemorate his military victories. The coin features the image of a Roman soldier on the reverse side, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
