Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 3.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-315 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
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Unabridged legend: Jovi Conservatori
Translation: to Jupiter the protector
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Cyzicus) coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, to promote the worship of the Roman god Jupiter. The coin features an image of Jupiter on one side and Constantine I on the other, with the inscription "IOVI CONSERVATORI" meaning "To Jupiter, the Preserver." This coin was minted in Cyzicus, a city in modern-day Turkey, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
