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Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.59 g | 15.75 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 15.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#378339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield, one standard between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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 reforms, including the establishment of the "Gloria Exercitus" (Glory of the Army) mint, which produced this coin.
