© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 21 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, advancing left, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, extending left arm.
Letter in left field.
Officina letter and mintmark followed by an S between dots in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
I
Translation: 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 prominent Roman general and politician, and later became the Western Roman Emperor from 351 to 354 AD. The coin was minted during his time as Caesar, which was a title given to him by the Roman Emperor Constans, and it highlights his role as a powerful and influential figure in the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
