Æ In the name of Julian II, One star above bull

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year361-400
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.01 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#cf. 318
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N FD CI IVII SVS P AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Flavius Claudius Julian Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Flavius Claudius Julian, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionBull facing left with two stars above, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[...] PVB ICIS
(Translation: [Securitatis] Rei-publicae [Security of] the state)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (361-400) CONST - D in front of bull; imitating Constantinople mint -
ND (361-400) ICIS - Imitating Siscia mint -
Catalog ID4671872720
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