The Caesars by Emperor Julian

I found it interesting that this was said to be written December 361 but dismissed the three sons of Constantine with a simple 'his sons'. He counted neither Pescennius or Didius which were hardly just usurpers as was the case with most other omissions. What happened to the entire period between Maximinus I and Trebonianus Gallus? Was there no history of that period extant in 361? Julian must have been allergic to the name Maximinus since he omitted the second one, too, as well as Maxentius. Licinius made Julian's list but needs to be added to ours.

 

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Good questions, I unfortunately do not have an answer to them.
I can guess why he didn't like Aurelian though. Remember that Constantine traced his linage through Claudius Gothicus and Aurelian killed Quintillus, Claudius's brother, so that could account for why Julian gave him a bad rep.

 

Sadly, I am merely a distant also ran ...

=> for I am missing 4 of 'em

JC
Otho
Vitellius
Pertinax

 

Yeah, you know those are the tough ones!

 

As far as I can tell...I have an example of all of those, but still missing a few of the others like Didius Julianus and even Quietus.....

 

I have always found Julian (the Apostate) a fascinating character but had no idea he had ever written anything extensive on his predecessors. Actually I am surprised it survived the Christian Church's arsonists as they made it difficult for much of non Christian authors writings of the late Empire to survive at all.

 

Agreed.

 

well I DO have a Pertinax, and now have ALL the Emperors you listed:


Roman Empire -
Pertinax (193 A.D.)
AE sestertius. Rome mint, 19,60 grs. 28 mm
Obv: LAETITIA TEMPORVM COS II.
IMP (CAES P HELV - PERTINAX AVG) Head, laureate, to right..
Rev: LAETITIA TE -MPORVM COS II / S - C Laetitia standing l. holding wreath and sceptre.
Ref: RIC 17. C. 21.

 

Wow Gandalf, apparently you opened-up your wallet to win this competition, eh?



well played

=> that's a sweet Pertinax Sesterius (nice comfy look and eye-appeal)

 

Hey, I only have a poor little worn denarius!!

LOVE those big bronzes Brian!!!

 

LOL!!! and a smaller wallet (Hey, I AM trying to downsize after 6 daughters), and another slot filled in my Emperor Portraits Albums (yes, I DID migrate them from my EXPLODING album into 2 albums now.)

 

Yeah, that will be a nice big presence in the Album. Hope my Grandkids ENJOY them! I am just chasing all the portraits!