{"product_id":"romische-bronzemunze-follis-iovi-conservatori-gepragt-in-alexandria-ca-317-324-n-chr","title":"Roman bronze coin – follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI, minted in Alexandria, ca. 317–324 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating original testament to late Roman antiquity – minted over 1,700 years ago in ancient Alexandria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis original bronze coin dates from the period of co-rule in the Roman Empire and was minted in the famous Alexandria mint (SMAL – Sacra Moneta Alexandria) – one of the most important minting centers of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Roman bronze coin – not a cast, not a replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust of a junior emperor (Caesar) facing left with laurel wreath, ornamented cuirass, and scepter. Inscription: ...INIVS NOB C or ...ANTINVS NOB C – either Licinius II or Constantine II as a young junior emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The chief Roman god Jupiter stands nude facing left. In his right hand, he holds a globe (symbol of world domination); in his left, he leans on a long scepter. To the left in the field, a crescent moon; to the right, an officina letter. Inscription: IOVI CONSERVATORI (\"To Jupiter the Preserver\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMAL in the exergue – Sacra Moneta Alexandria (ancient Egypt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e – officially confirmed and documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003etransparent protective display\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follis \/ Nummus (Æ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpoch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Antiquity, approx. 317–324 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with green-black patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine – original patina, authentic signs of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors \u0026amp; history enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coin was minted in Alexandria – the city of Alexander the Great, one of the cultural centers of antiquity. Today, you hold this piece of history from the heart of Roman Egypt in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach coin is unique with individual patina and history. The image corresponds to the actual specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nautilus Natural History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57924581163352,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/4068\/0536\/files\/m-nze-4-vorderseite.png?v=1786196052","url":"https:\/\/nautilusnaturalhistory.com\/en\/products\/romische-bronzemunze-follis-iovi-conservatori-gepragt-in-alexandria-ca-317-324-n-chr","provider":"Nautilus Natural History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}