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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Julian Caesar

Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey, Asia

Possible OriginAswan, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Julian

Date355-361 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions1/16 oz., 11/16 in. (2.3 g, 1.7 cm)

Object number1929.001.060

Label TextObverse: D N CL IVLIANVS NOB CAES, with bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with helmeted, draped and cuirassed Roman soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman bearded, facing soldier, extending left arm; •M• in reverse field

Mint Mark: Struck off flan, but •M• in reverse field allows it to be placed in Constantinople

Status

Not on view

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