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Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Aquileia
| Bronze | 4.12 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, walking right, head turned to left. With his right hand he is leading a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with long spear-head shaped leaves with a spinal ridge. The spear points upwards and right.
Mintmark in exergue followed by a dot.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPAR-ATIO
Translation: The restoration of happy times
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Constans I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 354 AD. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, including the goddess Felicitas, who is depicted on the coin . The inclusion of Felicitas, who was the goddess of good luck and prosperity, was likely intended to convey the emperor's desire for a prosperous and happy reign.
