© CGB
© CGB
Maiorina - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 5.9 g | 22.5 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 | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, wearing military dress, holding a shield over left arm and a spear in right hand, spearing falling horseman, lying on horse to right on the ground.
Letter in left field.
Dot followed by mint and officina marks in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
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Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: Happy Times are Restored
Comment
From 351, Maiorina is at 1/160e of pound (5,41 g). Reverse variants are known with Germanus or Parthian.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political turmoil. The coin's inscription, "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," means "Happy Time Restored," which suggests that Constantius II's rule was seen as a time of renewal and prosperity for the empire. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Cyzicus, a city in modern-day Turkey, highlights the vast reach of the Roman Empire and its influence on trade and commerce in the region.
