ConstantineIIGloriaExercitvs

Constantine II 337 - 340 A.D.

Coin Description	Constantine II , AE 15mm, Grade??, especially the obverse shows very nice detail there are tiny traces of silvering left (visible under the microscope), RIC VIII Antioch 40
Obverse	The portrait is of Constantine II a laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right. The legend reads CONSTANTINVS AVG meaning: CONSTANTINVS (his name) AVG Augustus which defines him as being the emperor. The legend is broken which is a sign of the highest respect and signifies him as the senior Augustus
Reverse	The reverse shows two soldiers on either site of a standard, each is holding a spear and leans on a shield. The legend reads GLORIA EXERCITVS which translates as "Glory of the Army" or "Glory to the Army".
Mint	The exergue reads SMAN? meaning SM (Sacred Moneta / Sacred Money) AN (Antioch mint) ? should give the officina but unfortunately its unreadable.
The Entire Story	The entire story of this coin would read: Emperor Constantine II who honors the army.