Solidus - Julianus II (VIRTVS EXERCI TVS ROMANORVM; Sirmium) (361-363) front Solidus - Julianus II (VIRTVS EXERCI TVS ROMANORVM; Sirmium) (361-363) back
Solidus - Julianus II (VIRTVS EXERCI TVS ROMANORVM; Sirmium) (361-363) photo
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Solidus - Julianus II VIRTVS EXERCI TVS ROMANORVM; Sirmium

 
Gold 4.42 g 21 mm
Description
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
4.42 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#374156
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Soldier advancing right, helmeted head left, trophy in left hand over shoulder, grasping with right hand the hair of a small captive kneeling right, hands bound behind back.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Solidus - Julianus II (VIRTVS EXERCI TVS ROMANORVM; Sirmium) 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 361 to 363 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during this time period.