© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Solidus In the name of Julian II
| Gold | 4.08 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 361-363 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier dragging captive on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIATVS EXEACI - TVS HOHANORVM
SIHMO
Translation:
Virtus Exercitus Romanorum / Sirmium
Courage of the army of Rome / Sirmium
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is imitating an issue from the Sirmium mint, and is said to be made after 361. This is a seemingly uncrecorded type.Due to this piece using the same obverse die as the other solidus piece from the Uncertain Germanic Tribes struck in the name of Julian II (361-363), those two coins would have come from the same tribe. With that being said, if that tribe switched the ruler whose name these coins were struck under (as evident by their other coins types), it is possible these coins were struck during the rulers' lifetimes, meaning the latest this piece could have been struck was 363.
If this piece is from the same Tribe as the other Julian II piece, it is likely also from the same Tribe as the piece struck in the name of Constantius II (337-361).
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 occurred during his reign.
