Roman Empire. Constantius Gallus (AD 351-354). Maiorina Cyzicus mint, 352-354 A.D. FEL TEMP RE–PARATIO. (No reserve price)

The Maiorina coin from Cyzicus minted under Constantius Gallus between 352-354 AD represents a distinct type of late Roman bronze coinage introduced to improve the quality and reliability of currency. As Caesar from AD 351 to 354, Constantius Gallus governed the eastern provinces and issued coins with legends like FEL TEMP RE–PARATIO, meaning 'Happy Times are Here Again,' symbolizing hopes for restoration and stability after periods of upheaval. Cyzicus, an ancient city in Asia Minor, was an active mint location producing such denominations. The Maiorina was larger and heavier than earlier bronze coins, introduced during fiscal reforms to counter inflation and improve monetary trust. Coins like these provide insight into the economic and political efforts of the Constantinian dynasty to stabilize the empire amid internal and external challenges during the mid-4th century. Numerically, these coins are prized by collectors for their relative rarity and the historical significance of their reformative context.