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RIC VIII Arelate 299

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Arelate 299. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Julian the Apostate. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Julian, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N IVLIAN-VS P F AVG.

The reverse shows julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand, with the legend SPES REI - PVBLICE.

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Historical context

Julian, remembered as Julian the Apostate, ruled as Roman emperor from 361 to 363, having previously served as Caesar of Western Rome from 355 to 360. Appointed to govern Gaul by Constantius II, he was proclaimed emperor by his troops at Lutetia in 360. Following Constantius's death, Julian became the sole ruler of the Roman Empire and sought to restore traditional Roman values and pagan practices.

Produced at the mint of Arelate, this bronze and billon AE3 issue features the imperial titles "D N IVLIAN-VS P F AVG" accompanying the diademed portrait of the emperor. The reverse design presents Julian in military dress, helmeted and holding a globe and spear, paired with the legend "SPES REI - PVBLICE".

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Julian the Apostate

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julian, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand
Obverse legend
D N IVLIAN-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SPES REI - PVBLICE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Arelate 299
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N IVLIAN-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SPES REI - PVBLICE
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.

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