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Maiorina - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Rome
| Bronze | 6.7 g | 22.5 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 | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#115058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Emperor in military uniform on a galley guided by Victoria, on emperor'S hand a globe with a phoenix above.
Letter in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
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Edge
Plain
Comment
The left orientation of the emperor and his galley denotes quite well the idea of "return" of happy times, as also the prefix RE- in the word REPARATIO. The adjective FELIX, found on the obverse as well as on the reverse of this coin, qualifies "the one who is happy" as "benefiting from the divine favor".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "pinecone-shaped" hairstyle, which was a unique fashion trend during his reign.
