© CGB
© CGB
Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO with hut; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 3.92 g | 21.00 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 | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 21.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted and cuirassed, walking right with head turned left, holding spear with left hand, and dragging with his right hand a young captive out of his hut behind which is a palm tree.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Happy Times restored.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin features the image of a hut on the reverse side, which is an unusual design element for a Roman coin. The hut is believed to represent the imperial palace in Constantinople, which was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire during the reign of Constans I. This design element suggests that the coin may have been minted specifically for use in the Eastern Roman Empire, rather than in the Western Roman Empire.
