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Nummus - Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO with phoenix; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.52 g | 15.9 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 | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 15.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Phoenix nimbate and radiate, standing right on globe; star to left.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Unabridged legend: Felicium Temporum Reparatio
Translation: Happy times have returned
Interesting fact
The phoenix depicted on the coin is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, which was a common motif in Roman art and mythology. In ancient Roman culture, the phoenix was believed to have the power to regenerate itself from its own ashes, representing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The inclusion of the phoenix on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was going through a period of renewal or rebirth during the reign of Constantius II.
