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Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Roma
330 year| Bronze | 2.37 g | 17.69 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 17.69 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
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 reverse side of the coin bears the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" which means "Glory of the Army" in Latin, indicating Constantine's efforts to promote Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the historical transition from paganism to Christianity during the Roman Empire.
