Silver pendant with Roman coin of Constantius Gallus

Constantius Gallus, also known as Flavius Claudius Constantius Gallus, was a member of the Constantinian dynasty and the half-brother of Julian the Apostate. In AD 351, Emperor Constantius II elevated him to the rank of Caesar and placed him in charge of the eastern provinces, where he resided mainly at Antioch. His rule was marked by political tension, harsh measures against perceived opponents, and growing suspicion from Constantius II. In AD 354, Gallus was summoned west, stripped of his rank, and executed.

From a numismatic perspective, Gallus is of particular interest because his coins document his short and politically fragile period as Caesar. His issues were struck at eastern and imperial mints. Common reverse types include FEL TEMP REPARATIO, especially the soldier spearing fallen horseman type, reflecting the wider Constantinian message of restored times and military victory. Because his reign lasted only a few years, his coinage is scarcer than that of Constantius II, while still being accessible to collectors of late Roman bronze coinage.

FEL TEMP REPARATIO: FELicium TEMPorum REPARATIO, meaning 'Restoration of happy times'.