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Nummus - Constantius II standard, two captives; FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Aquileia
| Bronze | 5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, kneeling facing, heads turned toward one another.
Letter in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue, followed by a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
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Unabridged legend: Felicium Temporum Reparatio.
Translation: Happy times have returned.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The symbols on the labarum are varied.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantius II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political turmoil. The coin's design, which includes two captives and the phrase "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," or "happy times are being repaired," may reflect the emperor's efforts to promote a sense of stability and prosperity throughout the empire. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Aquileia, a city in northern Italy, suggests that the coin may have been used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
