Constantine I GLORIA EXERCITVS from Heraclea...adlocutio

[Victor]

I thought that this coin was interesting because, even though there is limited room, it looks like the engraver was depicting an adlocutio; as Constantine seems to be raising his arm. It's not really that rare; but just a neat little bit of engraving.





Constantine I
A.D. 330-3
Ӕ nummus      17x18mm    2.7g
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS; Two soldiers helmeted, stg. facing one another, reversed spear in outer hands, inner hands on shields resting on the ground; between them two standards.
In ex. SMHB   
RIC VII Heraclea 11

[Joshmaggosh]

Nice coin! The pose adds a bit more drama to a common type.

[Pharsalus]

I try to keep an eye out for the CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG issues, because there are some really nice ones out there like yours above. They appear to get overlooked sometimes as 'just another Gloria Excercitvs'.
I got this one a few years back; while inexpensive, I get just as much enjoyment looking at it as coins multiple times the price.


Constantine I
AE Follis / Nummus / AE4
Constantine I the Great, 306-337 CE
Diameter: 18 mm, Weight: 2.35 grams, Die axis: 12h

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right.

Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Two soldiers standing face to face, each holding shield and down-turned spear, between them two standards with 'O' on banner.

Mint: CONSB: Constantinople