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Solidus - Julianus II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Antioch
| Gold | 4.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#382009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield bearing a star; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, resting right foot on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
•SMANH•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Julianus II (GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Antioch) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Julian II on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Julian's reign from 355-361 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
