Constantius Gallus (AD 351–354) Roman Empire BI Coin NGC F

Constantius Gallus — Caesar of the Roman East

This billon coin represents Constantius Gallus, the imperial cousin appointed Caesar to govern the eastern provinces for Constantius II.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Constantius Gallus
• Reign and issue period: AD 351–354
• Empire/region: Eastern Roman Empire
• Denomination: Roman billon coin; denomination as attributed on the holder
• Composition: BI (billon; silver-alloy coinage)
• NGC grade: F — Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 12
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

The Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.

Constantius Gallus — Authority Under Constantius II

Constantius II elevated his cousin Gallus to the rank of Caesar in AD 351 and married him to his sister Constantina. Based at Antioch, Gallus was expected to represent imperial authority in the East while Constantius dealt with conflict elsewhere.

Relations between Gallus and the senior emperor deteriorated amid reports of harsh government and political violence. Constantius summoned him west, stripped him of office and ordered his execution in AD 354.

What the Coin Tells Us

Billon describes a copper-based alloy containing a reduced proportion of silver. Such coins reflect the changing monetary standards of the later Roman Empire and the state’s need to maintain currency supplies.

As Caesar, Gallus appeared within an official hierarchy that distinguished junior and senior emperors. His short-lived coinage preserves evidence of a political arrangement that ended in distrust and execution.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon coin of Constantius Gallus in an NGC Ancients holder, graded F (Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.