Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Chi-Rho between two standards; Arelate
334 year| Bronze | - | 16.45 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 334 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 16.45 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#122663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing frontally, helmeted, dressed militarily, heads turned toward each other, holding a haste with their outer hand and leaning on a shield with their inner hand; two standards between them; a chrism (⳩) between the two standards.
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 the Chi-Rho symbol, which is one of the earliest forms of the Christian cross and represents the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), meaning "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to mark their coins and distinguish them from those of non-believers. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho symbol on this coin suggests that Constantius II, the Roman Emperor at the time, was a Christian or at least sympathetic to the Christian faith.
