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Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Rome
| Bronze | 4.9 g | 22 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 | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, holding in his left hand a spear pointed downwards between his legs, advancing right with his head to left, and leading by his right hand a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Back to happy days.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans I coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by Emperor Constans I to indicate his conversion to Christianity and to promote the new religion throughout the empire. This coin, minted in Rome between 348 and 350 AD, is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians interested in the early Christian era.
