© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 4.64 g | 22.25 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 | 4.64 g |
| Diameter | 22.25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory; III in left field, Star in right field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: The restoration of happy times
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "pineapple" hairstyle, which was a popular fashion among Roman men at the time.
