Follis - Constantinus I IOVI CONSERVATORI, Nicomedia

€338,491.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year317-320
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#23, OCRE#ric.7.nic.23
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantinus I, left, laureate, draped, holding mappa in right hand and globe and sceptre in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
(Translation: The emperor Constantinus, august)
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing, left, nude but chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe in right hand raised and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; in left field, a palm. Officina letter in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG ⸙ Z SMN
(Translation: To Jupiter, the protector of the two augusts)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (317-320) A / SMN - 1st officina -
ND (317-320) B / SMN - 2nd officina -
ND (317-320) S / SMN - 6th officina -
ND (317-320) Z / SMN - 7th officina -
ND (317-320) Γ / SMN - 3rd officina -
ND (317-320) Δ / SMN - 4th officina -
Catalog ID4644418930
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