Roman bronze coin – follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI, minted in Alexandria, ca. 317–324 AD

A fascinating original testament to late Roman antiquity – minted over 1,700 years ago in ancient Alexandria

This 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.

What you receive

• Original Roman bronze coin – not a cast, not a replica
• Obverse: 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
• Reverse: 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")
• Mint: SMAL in the exergue – Sacra Moneta Alexandria (ancient Egypt)
• Includes certificate of authenticity – officially confirmed and documented
• Presented in a high-quality transparent protective display

Details

• Type: Follis / Nummus (Æ)
• Epoch: Late Antiquity, approx. 317–324 AD
• Material: Bronze with green-black patina
• Condition: Fine – original patina, authentic signs of use

For collectors & history enthusiasts

This 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.

Each coin is unique with individual patina and history. The image corresponds to the actual specimen.