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Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Rome
| Bronze | 1.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#376507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.
Mintmark followed by a star followed by officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 361 AD. The coin's design includes the image of a soldier holding a spear and a shield with the Chi-Rho symbol, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. This symbol was adopted by early Christians as a secret sign of their faith and was later adopted as the official symbol of the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "GLORIA EXERCITVS," translates to "Glory of the Army," highlighting the importance of the military in the Roman Empire.
