Æ In the name of Julian II, Two stars above bull, bearded bust

€165,709.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year361-400
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#cf. 238, LRBC#cf. 269
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N FD CI IVII IVS PF HVG
(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 letteringSECVRITHITA - IT CEI PVB PLACD
(Translation: Securitatis Rei-publicae Security of the state)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (361-400) PLACD - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
Catalog ID8592501950
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