Centenionalis - Julianus II (SPES REIPVBLICAE; Siscia) (355-361) front Centenionalis - Julianus II (SPES REIPVBLICAE; Siscia) (355-361) back
Centenionalis - Julianus II (SPES REIPVBLICAE; Siscia) (355-361) photo
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Centenionalis - Julianus II SPES REIPVBLICAE; Siscia

 
Bronze 2.20 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantius II (337-361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
355-361
Value
Centenionalis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.20 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#200912
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Emperor, helmeted and in military dress, standing left, holding globe and spear.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SPES REIPVBLICAE
ASISV

Translation: Hope of the Republic

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Julian II, also known as Julian the Apostate, who was known for his attempts to restore paganism as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, despite the spread of Christianity during his reign.