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Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Alexandria
340 year| Bronze | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 340 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, holding spears in outer hands and leaning on shields with inner hands, one standard between them.
Mintmark in exergue under the soldiers.
Reverse varieties:
- marks on the standard like a dot or a star.
- labarum instead of basic standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation:
Gloria Exercitus
(Glory of the Army)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Appears to be AE3 with full size between 17mm and 21mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius II (GLORIA EXERCITVS; Alexandria) (340) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their property, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that Christianity was already gaining popularity and influence in the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantius II (337-361 AD).
