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RIC VIII Arelate 264

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Arelate 264. Denomination: Reduced siliqua. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES. The reverse shows vOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X within a wreath.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantius II was Roman emperor from 337 to 361, ruling the Roman Empire during a period marked by civil wars, court intrigues, and border conflicts. After defeating the usurper Magnentius in 353, Constantius became sole ruler of the empire. In 355, following the execution of his cousin Constantius Gallus, Constantius promoted Gallus's younger half-brother Julian to the subordinate imperial rank of Caesar.

This silver reduced siliqua was struck at the mint of Arelate under the authority of Constantius II. The obverse depicts Julian as Caesar with the legend "D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES", representing his junior imperial status following his elevation by Constantius. The reverse features the inscription "VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X" enclosed within a wreath, marking imperial vows undertaken during his time as Caesar.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Reduced siliqua

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X within a wreath
Obverse legend
D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Arelate 264
Denomination and metal
Reduced siliqua, Silver
Obverse legend to match
D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
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Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Arelate 263

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Arelate 265

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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