FEL TEMP with Chi-Rho and mark of value in field

[Victor]

I don't have an obverse picture for this coin, but it is either Constantius II or Gallus, so Aquileia 195 or 196. RIC rates this type as common, but I believe that they are not actually that common. This might be an example of major collections having these because the Chi-Rho makes it more collectible, which does not really reflect how often they really show up. Wildwinds has two examples for Gallus, but none for Constantius II.

The number LXXII on this coin likely stands for 1/72 roman pounds

[livingwater]

Hi Victor,
Here's the one that I have.  Got it on ebay about eight years ago.  I've only seen a couple others on ebay since.  I bid on them too but didn't get them.  Mark

[Victor]

Hello Mark,

I saw your example on Wildwinds...I am hoping mine will turn out to be Constantius II, but either way I am happy to get an example.

[Victor]

It was Gallus and unfortunately the obverse is rougher than the reverse. Ragged flan, porous surfaces and over-cleaned...but it has a clear Chi-Rho.


Constantius Gallus
A.D. 352- 355
20x23mm  3.3gm
DN CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C; bare headed, draped & cuirassed, A behind bust.
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO Soldier spearing fallen horseman, Chi-Rho in center, in left LXXII.
In ex. AQS
RIC VIII Aquileia 196

[livingwater]

Hello,
Bought this Constantius II on ebay a couple weeks ago.  Maybe I paid too much considering it's condition, $62 including shipping.  But at least I have one now. 

[Victor]

But at least I have one now.

Congrats, it is a nice example.

[Victor]

here's another example that just sold for 124 euros  21mm   3.4gm

[Victor]

another example of Constantius Gallus that just sold for $170.00
21mm   3.7gm

[livingwater]

Whew.  Too high a price for me.  A nice coin though.

[Victor]

here's another Gallus example.  19x22mm    4.4gm

[Victor]

another Gallus example   21mm  5.8gm