Constantius Gallus AE Nummus Soldier Spearing Fallen Horseman Nicomedia 351 AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin

Emperor: Constantius Gallus
Denomination: AE Nummus
Mint: Nicomedia
Date: 351 AD
Reference: RIC VIII Nicomedia 97
Size: 17 mm
Weight: 2.59 g

Obverse: D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES meaning Our Lord Flavius Claudius Constantius Noble Caesar
Bareheaded draped and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO meaning Restoration of Happy Times
Helmeted soldier advancing left spearing a fallen horseman who reaches back toward him shield on the soldiers arm shield on the ground mintmark SMNS

Description:
This classic FEL TEMP fallen horseman type was issued during the early reign of Constantius Gallus as Caesar under Constantius II. The dramatic scene of the Roman soldier overthrowing a barbarian rider communicated imperial authority and military resilience during a period of frontier pressure. Nicomedia issues of this type show strong artistry and are collected by both mint specialists and FEL TEMP series collectors.

Condition:
VF with clear reverse scene. Guaranteed authentic.