Follis - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.7 g | 21 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, advancing left, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
II
•ΓSIS•
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Happy Times are Restored.
Edge
Plain
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 faith.
