R24320 Constantius Gallus

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Roman Empire

Ruler:

Constantius Gallus

Reigned:

Caesar 351 - 354 A.D.

Denomination:

Billon Maiorina

Mint:

Alexandria

Date of Issue:

351 - 352 AD

Obverse:

Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust, right. "D. N. CONSTANTI-VS NOB. CAES."

Reverse:

Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. "FEL. TEMP. REPARATIO "

Mint marks:

Γ
ALEA

Reference:

RIC VIII 74, RCVM 18997

Weight:

6.3 gms

Nominal Weight:

4.5 - 5.2 gms

Diameter:

22.7 mm

Flavius Claudius Gallus, was a cousin of Constantius II, and was given the rank of Caesar in March 351, when his name was changed to Constantius.

He was made governor of the eastern provinces, based at Antioch, but his rule was so tyrannical that his subjects complained to the emperor.

Constantius wrote to him requesting his presence in Milan, and had him arrested on his journey.