Advanced Search
Advanced Search
View: Obverse

Solidus with bust of Julian II

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 361–363
Mint: Syria, Antioch

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.45 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number2000.639
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Julian II to left, wearing pearl diadem and consular robes.
He holds a scepter in his left hand and mappa in his right.
FLCLIVLIA NVSPFAVG
Rev. Julian, seated on throne, wearing consular robes and holding mappa
in right hand and scepter in left.
VIRTVSEXERCI TVSROMANORVM In ex.: ANTI
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Victor Adda collection; by date unknown: with Leu Numismatics, In Gassen 20, CH-8001 Zurich, Switzerland; purchased on behalf of MFA by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc, P.O. Box 479, Lancaster, Pa. 17608-0479 at Leu Numismatics Auction 77, May 11, 2000, lot 702; June 21, 2000: purchased by MFA from Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.