Obverse © zongo
Obverse © zongo
Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate
336 year| Bronze | 2.3 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 336 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two soldiers holding spear and shield surrounding standard with CHI-RHO on banner. PCONST in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
PCONST
Translation:
Gloria Exercitus:
"Glory of the Army".
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus II (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Arelate) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their property, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that Christianity was becoming more widely accepted and openly practiced in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Constantine II (337-340 AD).
