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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II VRBS ROMA; GLORIA EXERCITVS;Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.6 g | 15.38 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15.38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#193118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing facing, flanking a Single standard in center, heads confronted, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, o on Banner; 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 image of a Roman soldier on its reverse side, signifying the importance of the military in the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantinus II.
