Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 4.53 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Soldier spearing fallen horseman, wearing Phrygian helmet, clutching horse's neck.
Letter in left field. Dot in centre.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO or
FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO
B •
Translation:
Happy times have returned.
Constantinople.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis) 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 variety of symbols and legends on the other. Despite the efforts to stabilize the currency, the Roman Empire's economy continued to struggle, and the Nummus coin remained in circulation for only a few decades before being replaced by other coinage.
