About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays emperor Julian II. On the back (reverse), Julian is portrayed marching right, dragging a captive by the hair and holding a trophy.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 153
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Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II
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Place
- Rome (Minted in:)
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Date
- 361 CE–363 CE
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Medium
- Gold
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: FL CL IVLIANVS P P AVG Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM In Exergue: SIRM
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
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Reference Number
- 1922.4900
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/5717/manifest.json
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