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Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-333 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#111302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and leaning on shield with inner hand ; between them, two standards inscribed with O.
Mint and officina marks in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation: Gloria Exercitus (Glory to the Army)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's image and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS," which means "glory of the army." This coin was minted during a time of significant religious and political change in the Roman Empire, as Constantine oversaw the transition from paganism to Christianity as the dominant religion.
