© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; one standard; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 1.79 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear with outer hand and leaning on shield with inner hand; between them, one standard.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
SMTSA
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus
Translation: Glory of the Army
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine II in the early 4th century AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation and economic instability of the Roman Empire by introducing a new standardized system of coinage. The Nummus coin, which was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and size, was introduced as a replacement for the older and more variable coinage system. This coin features the emperor's name, Constantinus II, and the motto "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (Glory of the Army) on one side, and a standardized image of a Roman soldier on the other. The coin was minted in Thessalonica, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time.
