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Nummus - Dalmatius GLORIA EXERCITVS; One standard; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.50 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#414837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two helmeted soldiers, standing facing each other, each holding spear with outer hand and leaning on shield with inner hand; between them, one standard.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Unabridged legend: Gloria Exercitus.
Translation: To the glory of the army.
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Outras referências: Sear 16898
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, on the obverse (front side), signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity.
