Constantius Gallus AE Nummus 351 Siscia Fallen Horseman Authentic Roman Coin

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

Emperor: Constantius Gallus
Status: Caesar
Denomination: AE Nummus
Mint: Siscia
Date: 351 to 354 AD
Reference: RIC 347
Size: 22 mm
Weight: 3.45 g

Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C meaning Our Lord Constantius the Younger Noble Caesar Bare headed draped and cuirassed bust right A behind bust identifying the officina

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO meaning The Restoration of Happy Times Soldier standing left holding shield and spear spearing a fallen horseman who lies backwards extending his arm Exergue BSIS with crescent indicating the Siscia mint

Description: Struck at Siscia during the brief and turbulent caesareship of Constantius Gallus this classic fallen horseman type symbolizes Roman victory over barbarian riders and the restoration of order along the Danube frontier. Siscia produced some of the sharpest engravings of the mid fourth century and the presence of officina and crescent marks allows precise attribution. The fallen horseman series is one of the most collected Constantinian issues and well centered Siscia examples with clear figures are particularly desirable.

Condition: Very fine with stable green patina Guaranteed authentic

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