Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 15 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
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 happy times.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in the mid-4th century AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had occurred under previous emperors, and the new coinage system introduced by Constantius II was designed to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman currency. The Nummus coin, which was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and design, was a key component of this reform and played an important role in the Roman Empire's monetary system during this period.
