Roman Empire Nummus Constantius II AD350-355

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Description

Country or authority: Roman Empire, Constantius II

Year or date range: Circa AD 350–355, provisional

Denomination: Nummus, centenionalis/maiorina type; exact module unconfirmed

Composition: Copper alloy

Ruler or portrait: Constantius II, diademed bust right

Obverse description: Legend reads D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing an ornate diadem with prominent jewel or rosette-like elements; ties behind the head. No separate field letter securely identified.

Reverse description: Legend FEL TEMP [RE]PARATIO. Helmeted soldier facing left, holding an oval shield and thrusting a spear downward at a fallen horseman and horse; another shield lies to the right. The horseman appears bent forward, but his exact arm gesture is uncertain. Large serifed Γ-like mark in the left field. Exergual inscription […] is too indistinct for a reliable mint reading.

Description and condition notes: Dark brown surfaces with scattered deposits and fine roughness. Portrait, clothing and principal reverse details remain distinct, while parts of the upper reverse legend and exergue are weak. Slightly irregular edge