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Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; One standard; Antioch
| Bronze | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and leaning on shield with inner hand, one standard between them.
Mint and and officina marks in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation:
Gloria Exercitus:
"Glory of the Army".
Edge
Plain
Comment
Appears to be commonly known as an AE3 even though some listings show the coin as an AE2.Appears to have been minted by officinas 5 (ε), 6 (S) and 9 (Θ) only.
Cohen lists bust varieties under the same reference:
- cuirassed only.
- cuirassed and draped.
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 Antioch, which was a major city in the eastern part of the empire, suggests that this coin may have been used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
