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Maiorina - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 3.48 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-354 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, raising right arm; •S• in left field; mintmark and officina in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius Gallus as Caesar, who was a prominent Roman emperor during the 4th century. The coin's design includes a portrait of Gallus on one side and an image of the goddess Felicitas on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's emphasis on good fortune and prosperity during his reign.
