Nummus - Constantinus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-318 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; eagle with wreath in beak at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Unabridged legend: Jovi 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 Constantine on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman paganism and Christianity during Constantine's reign.
