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Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Phoenix standing on the rocky mound; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.87 g | 18 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 | 1.87 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Phoenix, sometimes radiate, standing right on rocky mound, holding wreath in its beak.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Back to happy days.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmark on this issue is in between a letter on left and a symbol on right (5 options illustrated below). Both are a reference to the officina.Interesting fact
The Phoenix standing on the rocky mound depicted on the coin is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, which was a common theme in Roman culture. The phoenix was believed to have the power to regenerate and be reborn from its own ashes, representing the cycle of life and death. This imagery was often used to symbolize the Roman Empire's ability to overcome challenges and emerge stronger than ever.
