Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with Chi-Rho on banner.
Officina and mintmark in exergue followed by a dot on crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: To the glory of the army.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho monogram is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by Emperor Constantine, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD, as a symbol of his Christian faith and to promote Christianity throughout the empire. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during this period and the increasing importance of religion in the Roman Empire.
