Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS, Two standards, Lugdunum

€383,908.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year332
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.15 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#263, OCRE#ric.7.lug.263
Obverse descriptionLaureate, cuirassed bust of Constantine II right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
(Translation: Constantinus the Youth, Most Noble Caesar)
Reverse descriptionTwo soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Star before officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA EXERCITVS
(Translation: Glory of the Army)
EdgeSmooth
MintLG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (332)  - 1st officina (star-PLG) -
ND (332)  - 2nd officina (star-SLG) -
Catalog ID2655764810
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