Constantius Gallus's reign

Constantius Gallus Coinage

During the reign of Emperor Constantius Gallus (351-354), the coinage was not very abundant, and the types of minting were not very varied. The material of the coins is gold, silver, bronze, the denominations are solidus, aureus, denarius, follis. On the front, there is a portrait of Constantius Gallus, with an inscription (eg DN CONSTANTIVS GALLVS PF AVG.), on the reverse side various motifs, e.g. Victoria, Virtus, Mars, Pax, Concordia, Constantinopolis can be seen. The style of the early coins is somewhat barbaric, later it becomes more refined. The weight of the solidi and aureus follows the Constantinian standard. below those of its predecessors. Important mint types: Victoria type: rising figure of the goddess Victoria, symbolizing the victory of the empire. Virtus type: Goddess Virtus in armor, holding spear and shield, symbolizing the courage and strength of the emperor. Mars type: Mars god in arms, radiating military power. Pax type: goddess Pax holding an olive branch and caduceus, symbolizing peace. Concordia type: goddess Concordia clasping two hands, symbolizing the unity of the empire. Constantinopolis type: personification of the city of Constantinopolis, glorifying the new capital of the empire. Coins are often of lower quality than the contemporary coins of emperors. The rarity of bronze coins indicates the economic difficulties of the empire.


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