I have been on the lookout got a Constantius Gallus FTR from Amiens to go along side my Constantius II example. This one arrived today. Constantius Gallus - AE2 Obv:– DN CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right; Delta behind bust Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare headed, reaching back towards soldier Minted in Amiens. (// AMB) Reference:– RIC VIII Amiens 47 (S) Ex Bill Welch collection 3.53g. 22.15 mm. 180 degrees. Here is my Constantius II example Constantius II - AE2 Obv:– D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, A behind bust Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield at ground to right. Horseman turns to face the soldier, and reaches his left arm up towards him. He is bare headed Minted in Amiens (//AMB). 353 AD. Reference:- RIC VIII Amiens 48 (C) Ex John Casey Collection 22 mm, 5.08g . 180 degrees
I take it there never would have been a mint there at all, if Magnentius hadn't set one up (the city of his birth)? When did it shut down?
RIC says before the end of 353 since they never made types other mints used in 354. Those who love the 'special' style of Amiens never tire of posting our very few examples. Note the distinctive way the mullet is tied. Be careful not to confuse coins of the second officina of Antioch (ANB) which have very different style. Gallus (clashed dies) Constantius II ANB Antioch of Constantius II
