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RIC VIII Lugdunum 239

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Lugdunum 239. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Julian the Apostate. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Julian, helmeted, bearded, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows vOT/X/MVLT/XX within a wreath.

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Historical context

Flavius Claudius Julianus, known as Julian the Apostate, served as Caesar of Western Rome from 355 to 360 after his appointment by Constantius II to govern Gaul. Proclaimed emperor by his troops at Lutetia in 360, he became sole Roman emperor following Constantius's death in 361. Julian ruled until his death during a military expedition against the Sasanian Empire in 363.

This bronze AE3 piece was produced under Julian's imperial authority at the mint of Lugdunum. The obverse depicts the emperor with a beard, helmet, pearl diadem, and cuirass, carrying a spear and shield alongside the legend "D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG". The reverse design encloses the inscription "VOT/X/MVLT/XX" within a wreath, representing the imperial vows undertaken during his reign.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Julian the Apostate

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julian, helmeted, bearded, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
VOT/X/MVLT/XX within a wreath
Obverse legend
D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Lugdunum 239
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG
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.

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