Constantius
Gallus (Caesar 351-354 A.D.) - AE3 - 17.02mm, 2.52gr |
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Obverse - DN FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES Gallus, his bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP REPARATIO, R star Epsilon in Exergue, Helmeted soldier advancing left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman who is bare-headed, turns to face soldier and extends left arm, with shield on ground at right. |
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Minted at officina Epsilon in Rome
in 354 A.D., during his reign as Caesar under Constantius II Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Vol. 8 (RIC), Rome, p274, nr. 278, obverse G5. Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 463a5CG Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p60, .nr 676 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p303, nr 7, variety with Ol/8 Quality: Fine- |