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Nummus - Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Cyzicus
311 year| Bronze | 6.10 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 311 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.10 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, chlamys hanging over left shoulder, holding globe in right extended hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet left, an eagle looking upwards, with wreath in its beak.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
Translation: Iovi Conservatori Augustorum: Jupiter, preserver of the augusts.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Maximinus II, who was a Roman emperor from 311 to 313 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's inscription, "IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG," translates to "To Jupiter, the Preserver of the Emperors," highlighting the Roman belief in the importance of the gods in protecting their leaders. Additionally, the coin's minting in Cyzicus, a city in modern-day Turkey, speaks to the vast reach of the Roman Empire and its influence on trade and commerce.
