Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS, One standard, Nicomedia

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year336-337
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#199, OCRE#ric.7.nic.199
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantine the Great August)
Reverse descriptionTwo soldiers standing facing each other, each holding spears and shields, one standard between them
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA EXERCITVS
(Translation: Glory of the Army)
EdgePlain
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (336-337) SMN - 1st officina (A) -
ND (336-337) SMN - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (336-337) SMN - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (336-337) SMN - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (336-337) SMN - 5th officina (ε) -
Catalog ID6029570530
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