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Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, one standard.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
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 reforms, including the establishment of the "Gloria Exercitus" (Glory of the Army) mint, which produced this coin.
