Nummus - Constantinus (IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Siscia) (313) front Nummus - Constantinus (IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Siscia) (313) back
Nummus - Constantinus (IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Siscia) (313) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Siscia

313 year
Bronze (AE 3) 3.27 g 22.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
313
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze (AE 3)
Weight
3.27 g
Diameter
22.9 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#246005
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Jupiter standing facing with head left, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle left, officina letter Γ right [3rd Officina], mintmark SIS in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN

Translation: Jovi Conservatori Augusti Nostrorum

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 (Constantine the Great) on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman paganism and Christianity during this time period.