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Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two standards; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 17 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing facing, each one's head turned toward the other's, both of them wearing military cloths and both holding spears and shields with two standards between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation: Gloria Exercitus: "The glory of the army".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two standards (GLORIA EXERCITVS) on either side of the emperor's head, which symbolizes the unity and strength of the Roman army under Constantinus II's rule.
