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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 5 g | 21 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 | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
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 cap, facing soldier, extending right arm.
Letter in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Γ
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: The restoration of happy times.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in the mid-4th century AD. This reform aimed to address the inflation and economic instability of the Roman Empire by introducing a new standardized system of coinage. The Nummus coin, which was made of bronze and had a standardized weight of 5 grams, was introduced as a replacement for the older and more variable coinage systems that had been in use until then. This coin, with its distinctive design and standardized weight, was an important step towards creating a more stable and efficient monetary system for the Roman Empire.
