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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2.35 g | 17.55 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 333-335 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 17.55 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, standing with spears and shields, facing two standards between them, mint and officina marks
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation: The Glory of the Army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, on the obverse (front) side, signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity.
