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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.55 g | 19.8 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 | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#171155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet and reaching backwards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
ASIS
Translation:
FEL [-icitas] TEMP [-orum] REPARATIO
The restoration of happy times
Edge
Plain
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 Constans. The coin was minted in Siscia, which is now modern-day Slavonski Brod in Croatia, and bears the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which translates to "Happy Time of Repair" or "Happy Time of Restoration." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of renewal or restoration in the Roman Empire. Additionally, the fact that it is made of bronze and weighs 2.55 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin among the common people of the empire.
