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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-323 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, leaning with left hand on sceptre surmounted by an eagle, holding Victory on a globe in right hand; at feet left, eagle left, head turned right looking upward, wreath in its beak; at feet right, seated captive right, hands tied behind his back.
Mark in right field; mint and officina marks in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
X
IIΓ
SMANTS
Unabridged legend: Jovi Conservatori
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Constantinus I on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Christianity was becoming increasingly prominent in the Roman Empire, and yet it still bears the image of a pagan deity. This highlights the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during this period, and the ongoing influence of traditional Roman religions alongside the rise of Christianity.
