© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Follis - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.29 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "ponytail" hairstyle on the obverse (front side), which was a departure from the traditional Roman imperial hairstyle and was seen as a sign of his Christian influence.
