Published by on July 16, 2026 CONSTANTIUS GALLUS (A.D. 351-354) BRONZE 1/2 CENTENIONALIS OF ANCIENT ROME After Constantine the Great died, control of the empire passed to his three sons, one of whom was Constantius Il. Constantius II appointed his cousin Constantius Gallus to rank of Caesar and sent himto Syria. Gallus became such a cruel and hated ruler that the citizens complained to Constantius, who sent emissaries to question him. Gallus incited a mob to kill them. Constantius then invited Gallus to Milan, had him arrested and beheaded Page1 Row1 Coin # 3