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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 3.00 g | 18.75 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 18.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Radiate phoenix standing right on globe, wreath in back, star to right.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus) 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.
