Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.60 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing naked left with chlamys on left shoulder holding scepter and victory over globe; two palms in left field, officina letter in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
Z
SMK
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 Emperor Constantine I on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman paganism and Christianity during Constantine's reign.
