Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.50 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#233304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre; eagle at foot with wreath in its beak.
Mintmark between dots and officina letter followed by a third dot in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN
Unabridged legend: Jovi Consevatori Augustorum Nostrorum.
Translation: To Jupiter, the protector of our two dear emperors.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is known for his significant religious and political reforms, including the Edict of Milan, which legalized Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. This coin is a representation of the cultural and religious shifts that took place during Constantine's rule.
