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Nummus - Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia
312 year| Bronze | 3.42 g | 24.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 312 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 24.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left by feet, eagle. Wreath in left field; officina number in right field; mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CO-NS-ERVATORI
Unabridged legend: Jovi consevatori
Translation: To Jupiter, protector
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Maximinus II on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of Jupiter's image on the coin reflects the ongoing influence of traditional Roman religions during this period.
