Base (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julianus

Roman, minted in Aries →

roman (ancient, style or period)ancientcoinancient art

Date

360-363

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.9 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of William F. Dunham

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Julianus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a bull facing to the right, with two stars between the horns.

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