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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Aquileia
| Bronze | 4.63 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#147414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman turning to face soldier, raising left arm.
LXXII in left field. Wreath in centre.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
LXXII
Edge
Rough
Comment
https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.8.aq.198Interesting 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 Constans. The coin was minted in Aquileia, a city in northern Italy, and bears the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which translates to "Happy Time of Repair" or "Prosperous Time of Restoration." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of renewal or restoration in the Roman Empire, possibly in response to political or economic challenges. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze and weighs 4.63 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin used in everyday transactions, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the Roman Empire during this time period.
