Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 5.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-351 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 pointed cap, facing soldier, extending left arm. Γ in left field
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: Return of Happy Times
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, and the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" which means "Happy Time Restoration" in Latin, suggesting that the coin was issued to commemorate the restoration of peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire during Constantius' reign.
