© Tomasz Kowynia
© Tomasz Kowynia
Nummus - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Thessalonica
312 year| Bronze | 5.0 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 312 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, wearing modius on head, nude but chlamys falling over left shoulder, holding globe on right hand and sceptre with left hand; wreath in left field, officina letter in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Є
• SM • TS •
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 Emperor Constantine I on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman paganism and Christianity during Constantine's reign.
