Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS, Constantinopolis

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year327-328
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.19 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#22 , OCRE#ric.7.cnp.22
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, great emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding reversed spear in right hand and placing left hand on shield. Officina in left field. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA - EXERCITVS
(Translation: To the glory of the army.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (327-328)  - 1st Officina (A) -
ND (327-328)  - 3rd Officina (Γ) -
ND (327-328)  - 6th Officina (S) -
Catalog ID7523209650
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