Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
And yet another Fallen Horseman
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 2210179, member: 19463"]Perhaps we overlook the importance of Gallus in his day. Constantius II had no son to succeed him and carry on the house of Constantine. After everyone in the family who might be considered a threat had been killed, Rome was down to Gallus and the younger Julian to prevent a free for all to follow Constantius II. The number of Gallus coins suggests he was being promoted heavily as the savior of the future. He also made it unnecessary to start looking for a usurper to fill the slot when it opened. His failure was a major injury to Constantius II's gameplan. </p><p><br /></p><p>Steve hurts me by not knowing there were Gallus horsemen. Its not like we have posted dozens of them over the years including fistfulls on my FH page. Repeat after me: Falling Horsemen are not worth collecting especially the nice ones. Horses are not animals (although you might make a case that Gallus behaved like one).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 2210179, member: 19463"]Perhaps we overlook the importance of Gallus in his day. Constantius II had no son to succeed him and carry on the house of Constantine. After everyone in the family who might be considered a threat had been killed, Rome was down to Gallus and the younger Julian to prevent a free for all to follow Constantius II. The number of Gallus coins suggests he was being promoted heavily as the savior of the future. He also made it unnecessary to start looking for a usurper to fill the slot when it opened. His failure was a major injury to Constantius II's gameplan. Steve hurts me by not knowing there were Gallus horsemen. Its not like we have posted dozens of them over the years including fistfulls on my FH page. Repeat after me: Falling Horsemen are not worth collecting especially the nice ones. Horses are not animals (although you might make a case that Gallus behaved like one).[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
And yet another Fallen Horseman
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...