© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ In the name of Constantius Gallus
| Bronze | 3.26 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352-425 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldier spearing fallen solider, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[...] - THHOH
III
SIS
Translation:
[Felicitas Temporum Reparatio]
[Happy times are restored]
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is said to have been struck from the mid-4th to early-5th centuries. With Constantius Gallus only coming to power in 352, that is the most likely starting date for this type.Various weights have been recorded of this type from 2.91 grams to 3.70 grams; various diameters of this type have been recorded of this type from 19 millimetres to 21 millimetres.
The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary; while some coins have legible legends, the legends of others may have been reduced to basically only lines.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius Gallus, who was a Roman Emperor and a member of the Constantinian dynasty, despite being issued by a Germanic tribe. This highlights the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire on the barbarian tribes during that time period.
