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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Procopius REPARATIO FEL TEMP; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 3.23 g | 17.67 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Procopius (365-366) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-366 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 17.67 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum in right hand and resting left on shield. At foot, left, a small indeterminate object; above, in field right, ☧.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPARATI-O FEL TEMP
Unabridged legend: Reparatio Felicium Temporum.
Translation: Happy Times Restored.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Procopius coin is that it features the first known use of the phrase "REPARATIO FEL TEMP" (Repair of the Good Times) on a Roman coin, which suggests that the coin was issued during a time of economic or political reform.
