© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 17.33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, draped and cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: Happy times restored.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius Gallus, who was a Caesar of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Constantius II. The coin was minted in Antioch, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time, and it bears the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which means "Happy Times Restored." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of renewal or restoration in the empire, and it provides a glimpse into the political and social climate of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
