Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS, Two standards, Thessalonica

€45,293.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year335-336
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.31 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#199, OCRE#ric.7.thes.199
Obverse descriptionRIC bust B5, laureate, cuirassed right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
(Translation: Constantinus Jun (-ior) Nob (-ilissimus) C (-aesar): `Constantinus the Youth, Most Noble Caesar`.)
Reverse descriptionTwo standing soldiers holding spears and TWO standards between them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORI-A EXER-CITVS SMTSB
(Translation: Gloria Exercitus: `Glory of the Army`. S(acra) M(oneta) TS (=Thessalonicensis) B (=2): `Second Sacred Mint from Thessalonica`.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ?  - (fr) Thessalonique, 3ème officine -
ND (335-336) SMTSA - Thessalonica, 1st officina -
ND (335-336) SMTSB - Thessalonica, 2nd officina (photo) -
Catalog ID7876124200
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