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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.41 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 | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, holding on right hand a small Victory on globe and with left hand a long sceptre; at feet left, eagle left, head right looking upward, a wreath in its beak.
Officina mark in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
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SIS
Translation: Jovi Conservatori: "To Jupiter the Protector".
Comment
This variant differs from the earlier types mainly by having the small Victory on globe instead of a thunderbolt on reverse.Two reverse caesurae are known for this variant:
- IOVICON - SERVATORI
- IOVICONS - ERVATORI
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, highlighting the blending of Roman paganism and Christianity during this period.
