© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Centenionalis - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Treveri
| Bronze | 5.26 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.26 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Emperor standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and standard with Chi-Rho in banner; Victory seated at stern, holding rudder
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Translation: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio (Back to happy days)
Interesting fact
The Centenionalis coinage was introduced by Emperor Constans I in 348 AD as a replacement for the previous coinage system, which had been debased due to excessive minting. The name "Centenionalis" comes from the Latin word "centenarius," meaning "hundred," as each coin was equal to 100 denarii, the previous standard unit of currency. This coinage system was an attempt to restore financial stability to the Roman Empire, which was facing economic challenges at the time.
