Constantius Gallus, as Caesar, AR Siliqua. Sirmium, AD 351. CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, bare head right / VOTIS V MVLTIS X in four lines within laurel wreath with jewel at apex; SIRM in exergue. RIC 14; RSC 56b. 2.69g, 21mm, 6h.
Fleur De Coin; beautiful old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare.
From the Brian Henry Grover (1924-2015) Collection.
Anticipatory vota are frequently recorded on the coinage at the outset of a reign, but Gallus reigned only three years as Caesar, before being executed for treason by his superior colleague and cousin Constantius II.