Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year348-350
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.9 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#140, RCV V#18688
Obverse descriptionBust of Constans, left, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, holding globe.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Constans pious fortunate emperor)
Reverse descriptionHelmeted soldier, holding in his left hand a spear pointed downwards between his legs, advancing right with his head to left, and leading by his right hand a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFEL TEMP REPARATIO
(Translation: Back to happy days.)
Edge
MintR*
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (348-350)  - 1st Officina (R*P) -
ND (348-350)  - 2nd Officina (R*B) -
ND (348-350)  - 4rd Officina (R*T) -
ND (348-350)  - 4th Officina (R*Q) -
ND (348-350)  - 5th Officina (R*Ɛ) -
ND (348-350)  - 6th Officina (R*S) -
Catalog ID8929557070
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