Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 3.97 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 | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#337056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Soldier advancing left, helmeted, holding shield on left arm, spearing with right hand a fallen horseman wearing cap, beardless, looking at the soldier, extending right arm upwards; at left on ground, a shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
SMNB
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: The happy times restored
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 currency devaluation that had occurred under previous emperors, and it introduced a new standardized system of coinage that was based on the bronze nummus, which was divided into 40 smaller units called "mites." The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Nicomedia) coin was one of the denominations in this new system, and it was used widely throughout the Roman Empire.
