Nummus - Maximinus II (IOVI CONSERVATORI, Thessalonica) (312) front Nummus - Maximinus II (IOVI CONSERVATORI, Thessalonica) (312) back
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Nummus - Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI, Thessalonica

312 year
Bronze 4.57 g 25.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
312
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.57 g
Diameter
25.2 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#153202
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Jupiter standing left, head laureate, chlamydia on left shoulder, holding globe in right hand and long scepter in left hand; at feet, wreath of laurels.
Δ in the right field
Workshop at the exergueAutomatically translated

Scripts: Latin, Greek

Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Δ
SM.TS

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II (IOVI CONSERVATORI, Thessalonica) 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.