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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 5.14 g | 19.89 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.14 g |
| Diameter | 19.89 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#403375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, extending left arm.
•S• * in left field
Mintmark and officina in exergue
Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicium Temporum Reparatio
Translation: The Restoration of Happy Times
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 Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) between 351 and 355 AD, and its name "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" means "Happy Time Restoration" in Latin. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians, providing a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during that time period.
