Constantius Gallus- 351-354 AD
AE3, 1.5 cm, 2.3 g, bronze
Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C (Our Lord Constantius Junior, Nobler Caesar)
Head facing right, no royal headband
Rx: illegible
Charioteer riding a chariot drawn by horses, cracking a whip
Ex: ALEB
Alexandria Mint
Constantius Gallus’ full name was Flavius Claudius Constantius Gallus, his relative, also with the name Constantius, had reigned for 24 years and during that period elevated Constantius Gallus to the rank of Caesar, a co-ruler. Constantius was also a member of the Constantinian dynasty. Constantius’ rank was short lived for his relative soon had him executed and replaced with his last living cousin, Julian.
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