© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
ANH
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: The restoration of Happy Times
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "sidelock" hairstyle, which was a characteristic feature of the emperor's portraiture during his reign. This hairstyle, known as the "Fel Temp Reparatio" type, was used to symbolize the emperor's role as a protector and restorer of the Roman Empire.
