© CGB
© CGB
Nummus - Dalmatius GLORIA EXERCITVS; One standard; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.71 g | 15.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 15.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#190089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two soldiers standing vis-à-vis, each holding spear and shield set on ground; between them, one standard.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Edge
Plain
Comment
DELMACE - Flavius Julius Delmatius - Caesar (25/12/335-06/337)Ribbons of type 3 to the boulet ends. Pterygia invisible under the paludamentum.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Dalmatius coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is known for establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the emperor's name and title, as well as the image of a soldier holding a standard, which symbolizes the Roman army's loyalty to the emperor and the empire's military prowess. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus - Dalmatius coin is a significant artifact of Roman history and culture, providing insight into the empire's economy, politics, and religious practices during the 4th century AD.
