Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar (FEL TEMP REPARATIO with horseman; Nicomedia) (351-355) front Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar (FEL TEMP REPARATIO with horseman; Nicomedia) (351-355) back
Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar (FEL TEMP REPARATIO with horseman; Nicomedia) (351-355) photo
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Nummus - Constantius Gallus as Caesar FEL TEMP REPARATIO with horseman; Nicomedia

 
Bronze 2.34 g 16.87 mm
Description
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
2.34 g
Diameter
16.87 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#353528
Rarity index
92%

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 cap, facing soldier, extending right arm.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a horseman on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military power and conquests.