Maiorina - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 4.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-355 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 turning to face soldier, raising left arm.
Letter between dots in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
•S•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "ponytail" hairstyle on the obverse (front side), which was a unique feature of his coinage and a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors with short hair.
