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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.51 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 353-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378796 |
|---|---|
| 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 a pointed cap, turning to face soldier, extending right arm
Lettering: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Comment
https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.8.ar.211Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Constantius II in 353-355 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the Roman Empire for decades. This coin, made of bronze and weighing 2.51g, was one of the new denominations introduced during this reform, and it featured a unique design that showcased the emperor's efforts to restore the empire's economy and military prowess. The coin's design included the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Felicitas (Fel Temp Reparatio) on the other, symbolizing the empire's renewed prosperity and good fortune under Constantius II's rule.
