Constantius Gallus; AE3 Nicomedia; soldier spearing horseman
Description:
Constantius Gallus (Caesar 351 - 354 AD); AE3 Nicomedia mint. D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; soldier standing left, holding shield on left arm and spearing fallen enemy, who is beardless with hair in a top-knot; SMNΔ in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,08 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Nicomedia 97 var (hairstyle/headwear)
Commentary:
dark patina, good details, small pit on obverse
History:
Constantius Gallus was a son of Constantine's the Great younger half-brother Julius Constantius and a half-brother of later emperor Julian.
Article Number:
006-09-05-45108