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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.49 g | 20.6 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 (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#409618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath.
Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CON-SERVATORI
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Translation: Iovi Conservatori: "To Jupiter the Protector".
Comment
A lot more examples of this coin to be found at https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.7.sis.7
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.
