Flavius Claudius Constantius Gallus
Dynasty: Family of Constantine
Caesar (AD 351-354)Cousin of Constantius II, half brother of Julian. His cousin raised him to be Caesar while Constantius marched West to defeat the usurper Magnentius. Gallus was also married to Constantius' sister Constantina. Gallus' rule in the East, however, was excessively cruel and he was recalled and executed
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Gallus Bronze centenionalis issued AD 350-355 Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, Bare headed, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, (ANS in ex.), Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right, Γ in left field
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AUD $150.00
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