Not
rare, but less common than
RIC would seem to indicate.
The galley
type FTR was only struck for a short time, principally under
Constans. The
type was also struck in the name of
Constantius II by mints under the control of
Constans. By far, most examples one will find are those struck in the name of
Constans.
Constantius II is found much less often. The
type was also struck in the name of
Constantius Gallus as
Caesar after Constans' death in 350. Rarest of all are those of this
type struck by
Magnentius, also after Constans' death.
The
type was dear to
Constans and is believed to depict
his crossing to
Britain in 342. Others of
his family much preferred the fallen horseman over this or any other FTR
type.