Description
CONSTANTIUS II – “FEL TEMP REPARATIO” Spearing Fallen Horseman – 337–361 AD – 16mm – Ancient Roman Bronze
Offered here is an authentic ancient Roman bronze of Constantius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 361 AD during one of its most turbulent and militarized periods.
Coin Details
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Emperor: Constantius II (Augustus)
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Date: 337–361 AD
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Denomination: AE3 Bronze
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Diameter: 16mm
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Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II
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Reverse: Roman soldier advancing right, spearing a fallen horseman
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Reverse Legend: FEL TEMP REPARATIO (“Happy Times Restored”)
Historical Background
The “FEL TEMP REPARATIO” series is one of the most iconic and widely collected reverse types of the Late Roman Empire. Struck in large quantities across multiple mints, the dramatic “Spearing a Fallen Horseman” design symbolized Rome’s victories over barbarian enemies and the restoration of stability under Constantius II.
This powerful military scene reflects the emperor’s long struggle to defend the empire’s borders against Persian forces in the East and Germanic tribes along the Rhine and Danube frontiers.
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
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Classic and highly collectible late Roman type
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Dynamic battlefield imagery
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Affordable 4th-century imperial bronze
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Nearly 1,700 years old
A strong representative example of one of the most famous reverse designs in Roman numismatics — perfect for collectors of Late Roman bronzes or historical military coinage.
