AD 355–361 Constantius II, Ancient Roman Bronze Coin, Antioch Mint

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An ancient Roman bronze coin issued under Constantius II (AD 337–361), featuring the celebrated FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type. Struck at Antioch in the eastern Roman Empire, the coin dates to approximately AD 355–361, with the precise issue identified provisionally by its ANAI mintmark. The obverse depicts the emperor wearing a pearl diadem, with draped and cuirassed bust facing right. The surrounding inscription reads D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, an abbreviation of “Our Lord Constantius, Pious and Fortunate Augustus.” The reverse depicts a helmeted Roman soldier advancing with shield and spear, striking a fallen horseman. The inscription FEL TEMP REPARATIO translates approximately as “the restoration of happy times,” reflecting the imperial message of renewed stability and military strength. The mintmark ANAI identifies Antioch and its eleventh workshop, making this a more specific attribution within the extensive Fallen Horseman coinage of the period. The coin measures approximately 22–23.5 mm in diameter, with an irregular hand-struck flan characteristic of ancient Roman minting. It retains the appeal of a genuine late Roman imperial coin, over sixteen centuries old, and is an engaging piece for collectors of ancient numismatics and Roman history. Specifications Culture: Roman Empire Emperor: Constantius II (AD 337–361) Mint: Antioch, eastern Roman Empire Date: Approximately AD 355–361 Metal: Bronze Diameter: Approximately 22–23.5 mm Reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Fallen Horseman Mintmark: ANAI Condition: Circulated, with age-related wear and patination Check out some of my other coins here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121636 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
An ancient Roman bronze coin issued under Constantius II (AD 337–361), featuring the celebrated FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type. Struck at Antioch in the eastern Roman Empire, the coin dates to approximately AD 355–361, with the precise issue identified provisionally by its ANAI mintmark. The obverse depicts the emperor wearing a pearl diadem, with draped and cuirassed bust facing right. The surrounding inscription reads D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, an abbreviation of “Our Lord Constantius, Pious and Fortunate Augustus.” The reverse depicts a helmeted Roman soldier advancing with shield and spear, striking a fallen horseman. The inscription FEL TEMP REPARATIO translates approximately as “the restoration of happy times,” reflecting the imperial message of renewed stability and military strength. The mintmark ANAI identifies Antioch and its eleventh workshop, making this a more specific attribution within the extensive Fallen Horseman coinage of the period. The coin measures approximately 22–23.5 mm in diameter, with an irregular hand-struck flan characteristic of ancient Roman minting. It retains the appeal of a genuine late Roman imperial coin, over sixteen centuries old, and is an engaging piece for collectors of ancient numismatics and Roman history. Specifications Culture: Roman Empire Emperor: Constantius II (AD 337–361) Mint: Antioch, eastern Roman Empire Date: Approximately AD 355–361 Metal: Bronze Diameter: Approximately 22–23.5 mm Reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Fallen Horseman Mintmark: ANAI Condition: Circulated, with age-related wear and patination Check out some of my other coins here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121636 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP