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© CGB
Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.71 g | 15.34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-347 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 15.34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS.
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: Glory of the Army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to defend the Roman Empire against external threats. The coin's design, with the emperor's image on one side and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (glory of the army) on the other, reflects the importance of the military during Constantius' reign. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Antioch, a city in modern-day Turkey, highlights the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence during that time.
