Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-333 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
CONSI
Translation:
Gloria Exercitvs
[Dedicated to] the glory of the army
Edge
Plain
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.
