Maiorina - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia) (351-355) front Maiorina - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia) (351-355) back
Maiorina - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia) (351-355) photo

Maiorina - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia

 
Bronze 4.84 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantius II (337-361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
351-355
Value
Maiorina (1⁄72)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.84 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#262513
Rarity index
79%

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 cap, facing soldier, extending right arm; Γ in left field.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio

Translation: The return of happy times

Edge

Plain

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 Times Restored," which reflects the emperor's goal of restoring peace and prosperity to the empire.