Solidus - Julianus II VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM, Constantinopolis

€452,200.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year361-363
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.50 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#158 , OCRE#ric.8.cnp.158
Obverse descriptionBust of Julian II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL CL IVLIA-NVS P F AVG
(Translation: Flavius Claudius Julianus Pious and Venerable Emperor)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, placing right hand on head of kneeling captive, holding trophy in right hand; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM
(Translation: The Excellence of the Roman Army)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (361-363)  - 1st officina (CONSP) -
Catalog ID4682163850
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