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© CGB
Follis - Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia
311 year| Bronze | 3.25 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 311 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, nude but chlamys hanging behind, holding Victory on globe in right hand and long sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark in exergue and officina letter right field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
SMN Δ
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Maximinus II coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Jupiter, depicted on the obverse side of the coin, holding a scepter and a lightning bolt. This image of Jupiter was specifically chosen to emphasize the emperor's role as the protector and conservator of the Roman state, as indicated by the inscription "IOVI CONSERVATORI" on the coin. This coin is a unique historical artifact that provides insight into the religious and political ideologies of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD.
