Constantius II Ancient Roman Half Nummus, Rome R★T. Genuine Coin

Emperor: Constantius II (as Caesar)
Denomination: BI Half Nummus
Mint: Rome
Date: AD 336–337
Reference: RIC VII 383 (officina star variant, unpublished)
Size: 16 mm
Weight: 1.91 g
Die Axis: 6 h

Obverse Legend:
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Translation: “Flavius Julius Constantius, Noble Caesar.”
Description: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse Legend:
GLORIA EXERCITVS
Translation: “The Glory of the Army.”
Description: Two soldiers standing facing one another, each holding inverted spear in the outer hand and resting the inner hand on a shield set on the ground; one military standard between them.
Mintmark: R★T (Rome mint, 3rd officina, rare star-mark emission).

Description:
Struck at the Rome mint in AD 336–337 during the final phase of Constantine the Great’s reign, this half nummus belongs to the late GLORIA EXERCITVS series featuring a single standard. The star officina mark between R and T is an extremely scarce Rome mint variety and is absent from the main RIC listing for this issue, making this a desirable variant.

The obverse depicts Constantius II as Caesar, shortly before his elevation to Augustus. The reverse image of two soldiers flanking a single standard symbolizes unity, discipline, and the military foundation of the Constantinian dynasty during the closing years of Constantine’s rule.

Coins of this Rome emission with R★T mintmark are notably rare, appearing only in specialized collections and seldom in the market.

Condition:
Extremely Fine. Sharp portrait with detailed soldier figures. Very rare R★T mintmark variety. Guaranteed authentic ancient Roman coin.

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