I have had a bit of a quiet month and most of my budget has been wiped out already. I have finally been able to take photos of my recent purchases and thought this one worthy of sharing here. Julian II - AR Reduced Siliqua Obv:– FL CL IVLIA-NVS P P AVG, Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– VOTIS V MVLTIS X, within wreath Minted in Lugdunum (//SLVG), Spring A.D. 360 - 26th June A.D. 363 Reference:– RIC VIII Lugdunum 227 17.26 mm. 2.0 gms. 0 degrees East Harptree Hoard, which was discovered near Bath in 1887. The coin has very dark toning which has made it tricky to photograph. It looks ok on my screen. I hope it looks ok as getting the exposure right has been troublesome. Martin
That's a beauty, Martin. Congrats. Lowly AE for me. JULIAN II, The Apostate (355 - 363 A.D.) Æ3 O: D N CL IVLIANVS NOB CAES, Bare head, draped and cuirassed right. R: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l. arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground r. Horseman turns head to soldier and extends l. arm. M in l. field, BSIRM star in exergue. Sirmium Mint, 355-61 A.D. 19mm 2.24g RIC 78
I have mainly AE too. This one arrived this week too. I didn't have any Julian from Antioch. Julian II - AE3 Obv:– D N IVLIANVS- NOB CAES, Bare headed draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– FEL TEMP - REPARATIO, Soldier spears a horseman on left, clutching the neck of the horse Minted in Antioch (// ANEI), 6th November A.D. 355 - 3rd November A.D. 361 Reference(s) – RIC VIII Antioch 189 (S) 15.92 mm. 2.06 gms. 180 degrees
SHARP bust details! Man, that is dark, I bet that was a HUGE pain to photograph. Looks good on my end!
Thank you! I tried to get the magnificent full bearded Julian II/ Gallery51 Auction....It went REALLY HIGH John
In fact, this issue begin the 6 of november 360 (quinquennalia in Vienna) and stop the 3 of november 361 (death of Constantius II).
Does anyone have a beardless Julian II Augustus issue from this period? I would consider that a coin worth watching for among commons. Considering the RIC plate coin is damaged, I suspect the count is low.
