Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Constans (coin)
Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Descriptions
A nummus of the type that weighed 1/132 of a pound. It is one of 20 similar coins from the Seaton Down Hoard. It was made later than April AD 340 in Trier, in modern Germany and issued by Constans.
The inscription ‘GLORIA EXERCITVS’ means ‘the glory of the army’ and was seen as a celebration of the bravery and fortitude of the soldiers and their military successes. The image depicts two soldiers and one standard and was a common image on coinage.
This object is not on display.
Inscription
obverse
reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS GLORIA EXERCITVS
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