Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Nummus - Julianus II Crescent; SPES REIPVBLICAE; Arelate
| Bronze | 1.75 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Julian (360-363) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360-363 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Crescent in left field.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Lettering: SPES REI - PVBLICE
Unabridged legend: Spes Reipublice.
Translation: Hope of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a crescent on the reverse side, which symbolizes the moon goddess Luna and represents the Roman Empire's association with the celestial body.
