Wreaths Galore: a Look at the "Iovi Conservatori"...

Introduction

The "Iovi Conservatori" type is a common reverse design featured on Late Tetrarchic coinage, which depicts Jupiter holding Victory on a globe, with many variations of its design (e.g. legend, field marks, figures, etc.). Due to the number of varieties for the type, some have more wreaths than others. This specific variety (with the eagle, captive, and mark of value as differentiators) has the most wreaths for the type. A translation of the legend would be read as "To Jupiter (Jovi) the Protector" (Latin words that end in "I" are usually dative). The specific coin listed is struck by Licinius I in the name of Constantine II as Caesar in 321-324 AD. Here is a description of the coin:

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI; Jupiter, nude, wearing chlamys, standing left, holding Victory on a globe and an eagle-tipped scepter; eagle holding wreath and bound captive below, who both face Jupiter; X/IIΓ in right field; SMHA in exergue. RIC VII Heraclea 55.

Before progressing further into the article, take a minute or two to look at the coin and try to guess how many wreaths are featured on it. If you do not want to look at the coin but want to know the number of wreaths, solve this math problem: [01 + 2(35) -70] + [-18 + 3(6)] +3.

When you are ready to progress, go to "A Look at its Wreaths."

A Look at its Wreaths

The first wreath is described in the coin's description: "eagle holding wreath . . . below [Jupiter]." The eagle is to the left of Jupiter.

The second wreath is also held by an eagle, but a different one. Note the description of "eagle-tipped scepter." The said eagle is also holding a wreath. You can find it on top of the scepter Jupiter holds.

The third wreath is held by the "Victory on a globe," to the left of Jupiter's head.

There may be a fourth wreath as well, but the way it may be engraved leaves much speculation. Focusing on Jupiter's hair, at his hairline, there either seems to be a wreath or a stylization of his hair design (possibly braids?). The way it is engraved makes it difficult to know what was intended. Listed will be four images of different depictions of Jupiter's head; one of the coin listed before, and three of different coins of the same type for comparison (the other three—from left to right—are of Licinius I, Constantine I, and Licinius I as well).

Conclusion

Overall, there are three definite wreaths featured, and one that is speculatory. Thank you for reading! Comment how many wreaths you were able to find if you please. Gratias!

Special Thanks to:

Any and all people responsible for NumisVault.
Augustuscoins.com (Warren Esty) for the main coin listed.
euclidiandream on Reddit for the math problem.
The auctioneers of Rex Numismatics (https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=16888887), Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) (https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=16721521), and Sol Numismatik (https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=16083881) for the other "Iovi Conservatori" coins used for comparison.
And everyone who has read this article!