Solidus Issued by Julian

Composite photograph of the gold coin, showing both obverse and reverse.

Solidus Issued by Julian

Description:
Obverse: Bust of Julian II. Reverse: Soldier Carrying a Trophy and Holding a Crouching Captive
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Diam. 2.2 cm
Context:
Minted in Antioch
Date:
361–63 CE
Inventory Number:
FG 1843 (Antioche: 6,90)
Lender:
Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
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The obverse legend, in Latin, reads:

FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG

Translation: Flavius Claudius Julianus Pius Felix Augustus

The reverse legend, in Latin, reads:

VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM

Translation: Practiced manliness of the Romans.

This coin type, a solidus issued by the Roman emperor Julian, is cataloged in Online Coins of the Roman Empire as RIC VIII Antioch 197.