Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Phoenix standing on the rock; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.42 g | 17.5 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 | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Phoenix standing right, holding a crown in its beak, on a pyramidal pyre.
Legend starting at 7 o'clock, without caesura.
In exergue, different of workshop and office followed by a point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL·TEMP·REPARATIO
Interesting fact
The Phoenix standing on the rock depicted on the coin is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, which was a popular motif in Roman art and mythology. The phoenix was believed to have the power to regenerate itself from its own ashes, and it was often used to represent the cycle of life and death, as well as the idea of eternal life. The use of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's eternal nature and its ability to regenerate and renew itself over time.
