© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.28 g | 18.43 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 | 2.28 g |
| Diameter | 18.43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#432181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constans standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum, Victory sits at the stern.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Return of happy days.
Comment
Siscia Mint Symbols
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans I in 348-350 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation issues that had plagued the Roman Empire for decades. The reform introduced a new standardized system of coinage, with the Nummus being one of the new denominations. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus was an important part of everyday transactions and played a significant role in the Roman economy during this period.
