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© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
Nummus - Constans FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 4.88 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-351 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.88 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#403692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory.
Star in right field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Lettering: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Happy times restored.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Constans (337-354 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Sassanid Persians in the Battle of Singara in 348 AD. The coin's reverse side features the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which translates to "Happy Time of Repair," indicating the coin's issuance during a time of peace and prosperity following the successful military campaign.
