© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantius Gallus FEL TEMP REPARATIO with horseman and S; Rome
| Bronze | 4.13 g | 20.22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.13 g |
| Diameter | 20.22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 a pointed cap, falling forward, clutching horse's neck.
Letter in right field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
S
Unabridged legend: Felicium Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: The return of happy times.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius Gallus coin is that it features a rare combination of symbols on its reverse side. The horseman and the letter "S" are not commonly found together on Roman coins, making this coin a unique and valuable addition to a collection.
