Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year330-335
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.28 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#188, RCV IV#16356, Cohen#254, LRBC#1117, OCRE#ric.7.nic.188
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust right ; laurel and rosette diadem.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantine the Great August)
Reverse descriptionTwo soldiers standing facing each other, holding spears and shields, two standards between them, dot on banners.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA EXERCITVS SMNΑ
(Translation: Glory of the Army)
EdgeSmooth
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (330-335)  - 1st Officina (SMNA) -
ND (330-335)  - 2nd Officina (SMNB) -
ND (330-335)  - 3rd Officina (SMNΓ) -
ND (330-335)  - 4th Officina (SMNΔ) -
ND (330-335)  - 5th Officina (SMNε) -
ND (330-335)  - 6th Officina (SMNS) -
Catalog ID4375149480
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