Jeff's "J" Jubilee - #2. Julian II

The mini-countdown is winding down! Today's "J" coin is a wonderful-looking bronze of the last pagan Roman emperor, Julian II "the Apostate". This coin is pretty much the close relative of the Jovian I recently posted in terms of condition, style, and mint location (it comes from Heraclea as well). Please post your coins of Julian II; I know he's common enough that some of you have at least one example

Loving the detailed military get-up on Julian

 

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I was hoping you'd call him out. Here's mine:


Julian II, AD 360-363
AE3, 21mm, 2.6g, 12h; Heraclea mint: 361-363
Obv.: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG; helmeted, cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield.
Rev.: VOT / X / MVLT / XX - Legend within wreath // HERACLA

 

Above are Julian II as Augustus' AE3 portraits with military bust. His coins as Caesar including Falling Horsemen are ordinary right facers as are all of mine below.
Ae 3/4 Siscia


Ar siliqua Arles


Ae1 as Augustus Constantinople IMHO the best 'Pagan' type with sacrificial bull

 

Another fine coin VK.

 

Both of these 2 coins have Spes Republicae on reverse. The first was struck in Cyzicus and is rated scarce. As for the second, I can't make sure whether it was struck in Alexandria or Antioch.

 

Another nice one!

 

The Julian "bull" types comes with an eagle on the ground to the right only at Constantina (= Arelate = Arles)

27 mm. 7.30 grams.
Eagle with wreath in beak before bull, two stars above.
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RIC Arles 320.

 

My favorite long-winded emperor. Just be glad he's not alive today and posting on this forum. For something "short" and funny, read his satirical response to the people of Antioch for objecting to his beard: Misgpogon. I have only this FH at the moment, but it's quite acceptable for FH's of Julian, which are typically frazzled.

 

Wow, that's the longest short anecdote I've read (well, actually... that I intend to read at some point in time)

 

Julian => eh?!

 

It's actually quite entertaining, and once you get into his ancient rhythm and style, it has a certain unique charm. His wit gradually unfolds into a scathing spoof of the Antiocheans by way of self-deprecating humor. Of all the Roman emperors, Julian II is the one I'd like to sit down and talk to - sort of like Dinner with Andre, but Dinner with Julian.

 

That is Alexandria.

 

My contribution is another Julian and Bull ......And WOW, that is a long-winded speech....I wonder if he used cue-cards???

 

you're on a cool coin run VK!

my favorite coin from julian ii...

 

Another great assortment of coins all! I'm glad you all are celebrating this J jubilee with me Can't wait to show you the best and final of my J acquisitions

 

Of all the coins posted, my favorite has to be the bull reverse.

 

It's for this reason that I thought it'd be funny to have a beardy portrait of his from Antioch.

 

Love the beard Z.

 

Superb bust!