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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 5.28 g | 21.83 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-354 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.28 g |
| Diameter | 21.83 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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.
Letter in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Γ
Unabridged legend: Felicium Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: The return of happy times.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius Gallus, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, and later became the Western Roman Emperor from 351 to 354 AD. The coin was minted during his reign as Caesar, which was a title given to him by the Roman Emperor Constans, who ruled from 337 to 354 AD. The coin's design includes the abbreviation "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which translates to "Happy Times Restored," indicating the coin's issuance during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
