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Nummus - Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS; Treveri
| Bronze | 1.3 g | 15.74 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 15.74 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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.
Dot followed by mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORI-A EXER-CITVS
Translation:
Glory of the army.
Trier.
Comment
Size varies: 15~16Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to defend the Roman Empire against external threats. The coin's design, with the emperor's image on one side and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (glory of the army) on the other, reflects the importance of the military in Roman society during this time period. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the city of Treveri (modern-day Trier, Germany) suggests that this coin may have been used in trade and commerce across the empire.
