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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia
312 year| Bronze | 5.22 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 312 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.22 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#421121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand, Wreath in left field; officina number in right field; mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CO-NS-ERVATORI
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector
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 time period.
