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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
Solidus - Julian VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.35 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Julian (360-363) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 361-363 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM
Unabridged legend: VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM
Translation: Courage of the roman army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, who was the last non-Christian Roman emperor and known for his attempts to restore paganism as the dominant religion of the empire.
