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Roman Nummus – GLORIA EXERCITVS Type (PAS: SUR-1FDEB9)
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, struck c. AD 335–341. This coin was officially recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS Record ID: SUR-1FDEB9) before being returned to the finder.
The GLORIA EXERCITVS (“Glory of the Army”) series was one of the most common coin types of the 4th century, celebrating the strength and loyalty of the Roman army following the reign of Constantine the Great. This later variety depicts two soldiers flanking a single military standard, symbolising military unity and imperial authority. Although the mint is uncertain due to wear, coins of this type were struck at numerous mints and circulated widely across Britain and the western Roman Empire.
Coin Details
- Denomination: Nummus
- Date: c. AD 335–341
- Ruler: House of Constantine
- Material: Copper alloy
- Mint: Uncertain
- Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right; legend CONSTAN[…]
- Reverse: Two soldiers with one standard – GLORIA EXERCITVS
- Mint Mark: Illegible
- Die Axis: 1 o’clock
Measurements
- Weight: 1.27 g
- Diameter: 13.4 mm
- Thickness: 1.6 mm
Despite heavy circulation wear, this is a genuine, recorded Roman coin with secure PAS provenance, offering a great connection to the late Roman Empire and one of its most recognisable military coin types.
Roman Radiate – Tetricus I / Contemporary Copy (PAS: SUR-1FF454)
Roman copper-alloy radiate (antoninianus) of Tetricus I, or a contemporary imitation, struck c. AD 271–274. Featuring the LAETITIA AVG reverse type, this coin was officially recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS Record ID: SUR-1FF454) before being returned to the finder.
Tetricus I ruled the breakaway Gallic Empire during the Crisis of the Third Century, when Britain, Gaul and parts of Germany were separated from the central Roman Empire. The reverse depicts Laetitia, goddess of joy and prosperity, holding a purse and anchor to symbolise stability and confidence during a period of political and economic upheaval. Whether an official issue or a contemporary copy, coins of this type circulated widely as monetary shortages encouraged unofficial production. This example is attributed to Mint I, Gaul (likely the Trier region) and corresponds broadly with examples recorded in the Normanby Hoard.
Coin Details
- Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
- Ruler: Tetricus I (or contemporary imitation)
- Date: c. AD 271–274
- Mint: Mint I, Gaul (likely Trier region)
- Material: Copper alloy
- Obverse: Radiate bust facing right; legend IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG
- Reverse: Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor
- Reverse Legend: [… ]TITIA AVG[…]
- Reverse Type: LAETITIA AVG
- Die Axis: 1 o’clock
Measurements
- Weight: 1.82 g
- Diameter: 17 mm
- Thickness: 1.5 mm
Despite heavy wear, this is a genuine, recorded Roman coin with secure PAS provenance, representing the turbulent final years of the Gallic Empire. Whether an official strike or contemporary imitation, it offers an authentic and affordable link to one of the most fascinating periods of Roman history.
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