Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia) (355-361) front Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia) (355-361) back
Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia) (355-361) photo
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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia

 
Bronze 2.36 g 17.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantius II (337-361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
355-361
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.36 g
Diameter
17.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#119860
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Helmeted soldier, wearing military dress, holding a shield over left arm and a spear in right hand, spearing falling horseman, lying on horse to right on the ground.
Mint and officina marks in exergue with retrograde Z.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO

Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio

Translation: The restoration of the happy times.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "ponytail" hairstyle on the obverse (front side), which was a departure from the traditional Roman imperial hairstyle and was seen as a sign of his Christian faith.