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Solidus with bust of Julian
Byzantine, Antioch
Reign of Julian
A.D. 361–363
Mint: Antioch
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.45 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.302
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Julian II, right, bearded, diademed, draped and wearing cuirass.
FLCLIVLIA NVSPPAVG
Reverse: Julian in military garb holding enseign, walking right, looking back at captive enemy in military dress whom he drags by the hair with his right hand.
VIRTVSEXERCI TVSROMANORVM In exergue: ANTZ
Julian’s philosopher beard reflects his pagan allegiances. He was called Julian the Apostate
FLCLIVLIA NVSPPAVG
Reverse: Julian in military garb holding enseign, walking right, looking back at captive enemy in military dress whom he drags by the hair with his right hand.
VIRTVSEXERCI TVSROMANORVM In exergue: ANTZ
Julian’s philosopher beard reflects his pagan allegiances. He was called Julian the Apostate
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)