Ancient Roman Gold Solidus – Emperor Julian II “the Apostate” (AD 361–363)

$3,975.00

Authentic ancient Roman gold solidus of Emperor Julian II, struck at Antioch. Good Very Fine, from the Euclidean Collection.
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Description

ROMAN EMPIRE. Julian II.
Gold Solidus, AD 361-363. Antioch.
Obv: FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM, soldier advancing right, head reverted, holding trophy and dragging bound captive; ANTH in exergue.

Good Very Fine; struck with worn dies, die breaks, edge clipped, graffiti in fields.

From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included).

Reference: RIC VIII-201; Depeyrot-15/2.
Weight: 3.81g.
Diameter: 19mm.
Die Axis: 5h.