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Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; wreath / officina mark / III; Antioch
| Bronze | 3 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-314 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, eagle with wreath to left on ground, under the wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER-VATO RI AVGG
(wreath) (officina mark) III
ANT
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 gradual shift towards Christianity as the dominant religion.
