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Nummus - Dalmatius as Caesar GLORIA EXERCITVS; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.45 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 334-335 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.
Mintmark and officina between two dots in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Translation: Glory of the Army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Dalmatius, who was a Caesar of the Roman Empire, on one side, and the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" (meaning "glory of the army") on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman military was particularly influential and powerful. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze and weighs only 2.45 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used for everyday transactions, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time.
