Caesar, A.D. 351-354
(Bronze) AE2
Constantinople mint, first series
Obv: D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Rev: FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO - Soldier spearing fallen enemy horseman
CONSA in exergue; Γ• in left field
RIC 107
22mm, 4.7g
Constantius Gallus was appointed Caesar in Asia by his cousin, Constantius II. His rule was so cruel and corrupt, even by Roman standards, that Constantius II was eventually forced to recall him, after which the emperor ordered him executed.
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