Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier in military dress standing left, spearing falling horseman from right hand; sometimes shield on ground at right or shield in left hand of standing soldier. Horseman wearing Phrygian helmet, raising left hand to defend, lying on back of his horse turned right on ground.
* in left field.
Mint and officina marks in exergue between dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felix Temp Reparatio.
Translation: Happy times are restored.
Comment
Siscia Officina marks:Mark 1
Mark 2
Mark 3
Mark 4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "sidelock" hairstyle, which was a characteristic feature of the emperor's portraits during his reign.
