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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Centenionalis - Julianus II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Rome
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Julian (360-363) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Translation:
Fel (-icitas) Temp (-orum) Reparatio:
"The Restoration of Happy Times".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Centenionalis - Julianus II coin is that it features the Roman Emperor Julian II, also known as Julian the Apostate, who was the last non-Christian Roman Emperor. He was known for his attempts to restore paganism as the dominant religion of the empire, and his coinage often featured imagery and inscriptions that reflected this. The coin's inscription, "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which translates to "Happy Time Restoration," may suggest that Julian II was attempting to promote a sense of renewal or restoration of traditional Roman values and beliefs through his coinage.
