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Nummus - Maximinus II IOVI CONSERVATORI, Thessalonica
312 year| Bronze | 4.57 g | 25.2 mm |
| 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 |
| 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 exergue
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.
