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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate
| Bronze | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 353-360 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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, turning to face soldier, extending right arm
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Comment
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.8.ar.266Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate) 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 currency devaluation that had occurred under previous emperors, and the new coins were designed to be more durable and have a higher metal content than their predecessors. The Nummus coin, in particular, was made of bronze and had a distinctive design featuring the emperor's image on one side and a Roman goddess on the other. Despite the efforts to stabilize the currency, the Roman Empire's economy continued to struggle, and the Nummus coin eventually became worthless due to overproduction and devaluation. Today, however, the Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate) coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in ancient Roman currency.
