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Follis - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-351 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Soldier spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, slumped forwards on ground on hands and knees
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Translation:
“Felicitas Temporum Reparatio”
(Back to happy days)
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.
