Nummus - Constantinus I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia) (315-316) front Nummus - Constantinus I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia) (315-316) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia) (315-316) photo
© Kenobi

Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia

 
Bronze 4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
315-316
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#40815
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on scepter with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
B
●SIS●

Edge

Plain

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.