Constantine II (337-340) - AE4 - Two soldiers with spears

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This is an AE4 from ancient Rome during the reign of Constantine II. The inscription on the reverse (which is missing from this coin) reads GLORIA EXERCITVS, or 'the glory of the army.' Two soldiers with spears face each other, with a single standard between them.

An AE4 coin belongs to the series of Constantinian bronzes, minted in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. These coins are characterized by their bronze composition and varying denominations. The specific denominations—AE1, AE2, AE3, and AE4—refer to their size, with AE1 being the largest (around 27 mm) and AE4 the smallest (averaging 15 mm) in diameter.
Weight 0.59g

(ref:AHC140)