Julian II; AE3 Rome; emperor dragging captive
Description:
Julian II (Augustus 361 - 363 AD). AE3 Rome mint 361-363 AD. FL CL IVLIANVS PP AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRT EXERC ROMANOR; soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, placing right hand on head of kneeling captive and holding trophy over left shoulder.
Diameter:
AE14 mm
Weight:
1,58 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Rome 327
Commentary:
very rare; broze surfaces, some deposits
History:
The Constantine dynasty was the first Christian one, but in some kind of irony the last member, Julian II, was a champion of traditional Roman pagan religion.
Article Number:
003-05-06-45489