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Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Antioch
| Bronze | 3.14 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Phoenix standing on a globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Translation: The return of good times
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans I coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constans I, who ruled from 337 to 354 AD. The coin's reverse side bears the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which translates to "Happy Time Restored," indicating the emperor's efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the empire after a period of turmoil. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
