Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis) (348-351) front Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis) (348-351) back
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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis

 
Bronze 5.2 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantius II (337-361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
348-351
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.2 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#136382
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Helmeted soldier, standing left, a shield on left arm, piercing a fallen rider with a haste held in right hand; rider fallen forward on neck of horse, without beard, wearing helmet; right, a shield on ground.
Different workshop and dispensary in exergue.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
CONSϵ

Comment

Generally with reverse hyphenation FEL TEMP RE PARATIO but sometimes found with hyphenation FEL TEMP R - EPARATIO.
This type is characterized by the absence of letters or symbols in the fields of the obverse and the reverse.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis) coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Constantius II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's borders and stability after a period of turmoil. Despite his achievements, Constantius II's reign was also marked by controversy, including his persecution of pagans and his attempts to impose Christianity as the official religion of the empire. This coin, minted during his reign, serves as a tangible reminder of his legacy and the complex historical context in which he ruled.