Nummus - Julianus II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus) (355-361) front Nummus - Julianus II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus) (355-361) back
Nummus - Julianus II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus) (355-361) photo
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Nummus - Julianus II FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus

 
Bronze 2.23 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Julian (360-363)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
355-361
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.23 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24673
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Helmeted soldier standing left, holding shield with left hand, spearing fallen horseman; in left field, a star.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FEL TEMP REPARATIO

SMK∆

Translation: Felicitas Temporum Reparatio (The Restoration of Happy Times)

Edge

Gross

Comment

Appears to have been struck solely by 4th officina.

Interesting fact

The Nummus - Julianus II (FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Cyzicus) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Julian II, also known as Julian the Apostate, who ruled the Roman Empire from 355 to 361 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Julian to promote his military campaigns and reforms. The coin's inscription, "FEL TEMP REPARATIO," means "Happy Time of Repair" in Latin, which suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate the emperor's efforts to restore the empire's power and prosperity.