Nummus - Constantinus II GLORIA EXERCITVS, with two standards, Cyzicus

€173,906.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year331-334
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.67 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#80
Obverse descriptionPerl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
(Translation: Constantinus Jun (-ior) Nob (-ilissimus) C (-aesar): `Constantinus the Youth, Most Noble Caesar`)
Reverse descriptionTwo soldiers helmeted, standing facing one another, spear in outer hand, inner hand on shield set on ground; two standards between them. Mint and officina marks in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS SMKA
(Translation: Gloria Exercitus: `Glory of the Army`)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (331-334) SMKA - Cyzicus, 1st officina -
ND (331-334) SMKB - Cyzicus, 2nd officina -
ND (331-334) SMKS - Cyzicus, 6th officina -
ND (331-334) SMKΓ - Cyzicus, 3rd officina -
ND (331-334) SMKΔ - Cyzicus, 4th officina -
ND (331-334) SMKϵ - Cyzicus, 5th officina -
Catalog ID3022106580
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