© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ In the name of Julian II
| Bronze | 3.21 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 361-400 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath and with lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
X
NVLT
XX
CONS
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus
Vows for the tenth anniversary and more for the twentieth
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is said to have been struck from the mid- to late-4th century. With Julian II only coming to power in 361, that is the most likely starting date for this type.The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary; while some coins have legible legends, the legends of others may have been reduced to basically only lines.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Julian II, also known as Julian the Apostate, who was the last pagan Roman Emperor. Despite his efforts to restore paganism, Christianity continued to spread and eventually became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. This coin, bearing his name, serves as a reminder of the religious shift that took place during his reign.
