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Aureus - Constantine I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Serdica
| Gold | 5.28 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-314 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.28 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER-VATORI
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•SER•
Comment
Biaggi 1979.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine I, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "IOVI CONSERVATORI," which means "To Jupiter, the Preserver," while the reverse side features the image of Constantine I himself. This coin was minted during a time when Christianity was still a minority religion in the Roman Empire, and yet, it was already being promoted by the emperor himself. This fact highlights the significant impact that Constantine I had on the spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
