Constantius Gallus Roman AE (AD 351-354) NGC

Own a certified Roman bronze AE of Constantius Gallus (AD 351–354), authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This coin represents a key figure from the Constantinian dynasty during a period of internal consolidation and external pressure on the Roman Empire.

Constantius Gallus was a cousin of Emperor Constantius II, the second son of Constantine the Great. After Constantine’s death, Constantius II emerged as the dominant ruler, eventually consolidating control over the entire Roman Empire. To help govern the sprawling dominions, Constantius II elevated Gallus to the rank of Caesar in 351 AD, also strengthening the alliance by marrying him to his sister, Constantina.

Gallus was tasked with managing the eastern provinces, a position of immense responsibility. However, his rule quickly became notorious for cruelty and heavy-handed tactics, leading to widespread unrest and suspicion. Reports of abuses reached Constantius II, and in 354 AD, Gallus was arrested, tried, and ultimately executed on the emperor’s orders.

Bronze AE coins of Constantius Gallus typically feature his diademed or helmeted bust on the obverse, projecting imperial authority, with reverses celebrating military victories, Roman unity, or divine favor — messages crucial for stabilizing an empire still reeling from internal divisions.

Certified by NGC, this AE coin offers collectors a tangible link to the complex politics of the mid-fourth century Roman world — a period marked by ambition, betrayal, and the enduring legacy of Constantine’s dynasty.