Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two standards; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2.62 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 333-335 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
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.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
CONSς°
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus
Translation: Glory of the Army
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is 2 other mintmark varieties to be listed separately: a mintmark variety with no dot and a mintmark variety with two dots.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two standards on its reverse side, which is a rare design element for Roman coins. The two standards are believed to represent the two main branches of the Roman army, the infantry and the cavalry. This design was introduced by Emperor Constantinus II as a way to emphasize the military power and strength of the Roman Empire.
