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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#393565 |
|---|---|
| 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 - REPARATIO
Translation: Happy times have returned.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Antioch) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in the 4th century AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation and economic challenges of the Roman Empire by introducing a new standardized coinage system. The Nummus coin, which features the image of a Roman soldier on one side and the emperor's name on the other, was one of the new coin denominations introduced during this reform. It was made of bronze and had a standardized weight of 2.3 grams, making it a significant improvement over the previous coinage system, which had become debased and unreliable. This coin is a testament to the efforts of the Roman Empire to stabilize its economy and maintain its power during a time of great turmoil.
