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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia
| Bronze | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Emperor holding labarum and phoenix, standing on galley piloted by Victory
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio
Translation: The restoration of happy times
Comment
Siscia Mint SymbolsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Siscia) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), which represent the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, "Christos." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their belongings, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that Christianity was beginning to gain acceptance and influence in the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantius II.
