Constantius Gallus AE Centenionalis 351 Siscia Fallen Horseman Authentic Roman Coin

Constantius Gallus AE Centenionalis Fallen Horseman Siscia 351 AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin

Emperor: Constantius Gallus
Status: Caesar
Denomination: AE Centenionalis
Mint: Siscia
Date: 15 March 351 to Winter 354 AD
Reference: RIC 335
Size: 22 mm
Weight: 3.49 g
Axis: 6 h

Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS NOB C meaning Our Lord Constantius Noble Caesar Bare headed draped and cuirassed bust right Letter E behind bust identifying officina

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO meaning The Restoration of Happy Times Soldier advancing left spearing a fallen horseman who collapses backward Exergue star ASIS with crescent indicating the Siscia mint

Description: Issued at Siscia during the turbulent caesareship of Constantius Gallus this fallen horseman type represents Roman victory over barbarian cavalry and the restoration of stability to the Danube frontier. Siscia produced some of the sharpest and heaviest fallen horseman bronzes with a distinctive eastern style portrait and clear mintmarks. Early officina-marked examples like this are desirable for their strong engravings and historical importance during Constantius II’s restructuring of imperial command.

Condition: Very fine with attractive surfaces Guaranteed authentic

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