Roman — Roman; 355-361
Coin, nummus AE4
A copper alloy nummus of Julian II. Julian was given the title of Caesar (Crown Prince) by his cousin, Emperor Constantius II, in AD 355. He was elevated to the position of Augustus and ruler of the Roman Empire upon Constantius’ death in AD 361 and ruled until AD 363. The back of the coin depicts a fallen horseman. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 355-361.
Obv: Cuirassed bust of Julian II, facing right. Obv inscription: DN CL IVLIANVS N C. Rev: A soldier, standing left, spearing a fallen horseman, extending his left arm in defence. Rev inscription: FEL TEMP [REPARATIO], R.M.S in exergue.
Ref: VIII (1981), p.278, no.315.
Ref: LRBC II, 685.
Condition: VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 54.129
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE4
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- II, Julian
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- Production date:
- Roman; 355-361
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm, WT 2.08 g, Axis 6
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- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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