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Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2.31 g | 16.8 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 | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 16.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
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 bearded, facing soldier, extending left arm.
• in left field
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicium Temporum Reparatio
Translation: The Restoration of Happy Times.
Comment
[Keywords] Caesura: FELTEMPR-EPARATIO on reverse.
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, which was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire at the time. The inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" on the coin means "Happy Time of Repair" in Latin, which suggests that the coin was minted during a time of renewal or restoration in the empire. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze and weighs 2.31 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used in everyday transactions.
