Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; with .M.; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2.25 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Helmeted soldier, standing on the left, a shield on his left arm, piercing a fallen rider with a haste held in his right hand; bareheaded and bearded rider, facing the soldier and raising his right hand in the direction of his assailant. On the right, a shield on the ground.
Letter in the left field preceded and followed by a dot.
Different of dispensary and workshop in exergue followed by a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO
·M·
CONSIA*
Comment
This variant differs from the previous types in that the letter M is preceded and followed by a dot in the field, the star at the end of the different in emphasis, and the position and representation of the rider.Several hyphenations are possible:
- FEL TEMP REPARATIO
- FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
- FEL TEMP R - EPARATIO
- FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II with a distinctive "M" mark on the reverse side, which stands for "Mint of Constantinople." This indicates that the coin was minted in the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire, which was a significant center of trade and commerce during that time.
