© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Rome
| Bronze | 3.98 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352-355 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier standing left, holding shield on left arm and spearing with right hand a fallen horseman laying on his horse on ground; at right on ground, a shield.
Letter in left field.
Mintmark and officina divided by a wreath in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
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Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Happy Times Restored.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Appears to be an AE2, sometimes presented as a reduced AE2.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Rome) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by Emperor Constantius II to mark his conversion to Christianity and to promote the spread of the religion throughout the Roman Empire. This coin, therefore, serves as a significant artifact in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire.
