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Follis - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Two captives; Siscia
| Bronze | 4.09 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Emperor in military attire, standing left, holding Chi-Rho standard with right hand and leaning on shield with left hand; on left, two captives standing, head turned toward each other, each wearing pileus.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
ASIS
Translation:
Fel (-icitas) Temp (-orum) Reparatio:
"Happy Times Restored".
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Constans I in 348 AD as a replacement for the previous coinage, the Antoninianus. The Follis was made of bronze and had a lower silver content than its predecessor, which helped to combat inflation. The coin's design featured the emperor's bust on one side and various symbols and legends on the other, including the two captives and the legend "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" (Happy Times Restored) on the coin . This particular coin was minted in Siscia, which is now modern-day Sisak, Croatia.
