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Nummus - Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN; Siscia
313 year| Bronze | 2.75 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle with wreath left.
Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG NN
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Maximinus II, who was a Roman emperor from 310 to 313 AD, on one side, and the god Jupiter on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and its production was likely a way for the government to promote the emperor's image and legitimacy. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin's design and craftsmanship are considered to be of high quality, reflecting the skill and artistry of the Roman mint.
