Julian II; AE1 Nicomedia; Apis
Description:
Julian II (360 - 363 AD). AE Double Maiorina, Nicomedia mint 362-363 AD. D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVB; Apis bull right, two stars above, NIKA between two palm branches in ex.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
8,06 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VIII 121
Commentary:
dark olive patina, good details with full clear legends
History:
Julian planned to establish a hierarchical pagan church, with pagan priests and bishops that would lead and direct a pagan congregation - organisation or administration structured as the Christian Church.
Article Number:
058-04-03-42386