Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; One standard; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.7 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 | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers standing facing each other, holding reversed spear in outer hands and leaning on shields with inner hands; one standard between them.
Dot after legend.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS●
Unabridged legend: Gloria exercitus
Translation: Glory of the Army.
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Appears to have been struck under minting authority of Constantine I placing the strike before his death in May 337.
- "NOB C" lettering placing the strike from 336, time when Constantine reinforced propaganda to legitimate his sons as heirs to his Throne with Constantius II, Constantine II and Constans now referred as "NOBILIS CAESAR" on minted coins.
- strike with reverse "Glory to the Army" in Constantinople around 336-337 is in line with the follow-up of fightings and peace with Persian led by Constantius II under authority of Constantine I in 335-336.
Cohen does not seem to list the dot within reverse lettering.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in 336-337 AD, which aimed to standardize coinage across the Roman Empire. This coin, with its distinctive GLORIA EXERCITVS (Glory of the Army) inscription, was minted in Constantinople and was used throughout the empire, demonstrating the far-reaching influence of Roman currency and trade networks during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (336-337) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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