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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2.77 g | 17.0 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 | 2.77 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: To the glory of the army.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantinus II (also known as Constantine II) on one side, and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (meaning "glory of the army") on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on military conquest and expansion. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, indicates that the Roman Empire had a significant presence in North Africa at the time.
