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Maiorina - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Antioch
| Bronze | 5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Emperor standing to left, in military attire, holding labarum with right hand and resting left hand on shield; on left, two kneeled captives looking at each other; a star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Translation:
Fel (-icium) Temp (-orum) Reparatio :
"Happy times restored".
Edge
Plain
Comment
Symbols on the labarum are diverse.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 portrayal on coins during his reign.
