© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Treveri
| Bronze | 6.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnentius (350-353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-353 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#383713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, seated right, raising both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Translation: Return of happy times
Comment
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.8.ar.266Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Treveri) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in the mid-4th century AD. This reform aimed to address the inflation and economic instability of the Roman Empire by introducing a new standardized system of coinage. The Nummus coin, which was made of bronze and had a standardized weight of 6.3 grams, was introduced as a replacement for the older, more irregularly minted coins. This coin features the image of Constantius II on one side and the legend "FEL TEMP REPARATIO" (meaning "Happy Times Restored") on the other, highlighting the emperor's efforts to restore economic stability to the empire.
