© Al Louarn
© Al Louarn
Follis - Julianus II SPES REIPVBLICAE
| Bronze | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Julian (360-363) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Helmeted emperor in military garb standing left, holding a globe and an upside-down haste.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES REIPVBLICAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Julianus II (SPES REIPVBLICAE) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the 4th century AD. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of hope and optimism, possibly as a way to boost morale during a period of political or economic instability.
