Nummus - Constans FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Siscia

€2.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year348-350
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.53 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#238 , OCRE#ric.8.sis.238
Obverse descriptionBust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Constans, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionConstans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory. Officina and mintmark followed by inverted J in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFEL TEMP - REPARATIO
(Translation: The restoration of happy times)
Edge
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (348-350)  - 1st Officina (ASIS-inverted J) -
ND (348-350)  - 2nd Officina (BSIS-inverted J) -
ND (348-350)  - 3rd Officina (ΓSIS-inverted J) -
ND (348-350)  - 4th Officina (∆SIS-inverted J) -
ND (348-350)  - 5th Officina (∈SIS-inverted J) -
Catalog ID8539604450
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