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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; M in the field; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.26 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-360 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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.
Letter in left field.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO
M
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: The restoration of happy times.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II 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 economic instability of the Roman Empire by introducing a new standardized coinage system. The Nummus coin, which features the emperor's image and the inscription "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" (meaning "Happy Times Restored"), was one of the new coin denominations introduced during this reform. It was made of bronze and had a standardized weight of 2.26 grams. This coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the empire during a time of significant economic change.
