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RIC VIII Sirmium 85

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Sirmium 85. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Sirmium. The obverse shows bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C.

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

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantius II ruled as Roman emperor from 337 to 361. Having become sole ruler of the empire following the defeat of the usurper Magnentius, Constantius elevated his cousin Julian to the subordinate rank of Caesar in 355. This promotion followed the execution of Julian's older half-brother, Constantius Gallus, whom the emperor had put to death in 354.

Struck at the mint of Sirmium under the authority of Constantius II, this bronze AE3 coin acknowledges Julian in his subordinate imperial office. The obverse depicts a bust of Julian accompanied by the legend "D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C", naming him as noble Caesar. The reverse shows Julian helmeted and cuirassed, holding a globe and a spear, accompanied by the inscription "SPES REI - PVBLICAE".

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Sirmium
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field
Obverse legend
D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C
Reverse legend
SPES REI - PVBLICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Sirmium 85
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C
Reverse legend to match
SPES REI - PVBLICAE
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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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Sirmium 81

    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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