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Coins of Constantius II

By E.S.T.

The coins of this prince are, from their titles being identical with those of his cousin, very difficult to be distinguished. *My* only guide is the portrait. Gallus died at twenty-nine; and we may suppose that his coins would present a more youthful portrait than Constantius II. The face of Constantius is long and thin, and is distinguished by the royal diadem. The youthful head resembling Constantius the Great with the laurel crown, *Rev*. Two military figures standing, with spears and bucklers, between them two standards, *Ex.* S M N B., I have arranged in my cabinet, how far rightly I know…

Topics: Coins, Roman Emperors