Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II

Roman; minted in Sirmium →

roman (ancient, style or period)coinancient art

Date

361 (Summer)-363 (26 June)

Medium

Gold

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays emperor Julian II. On the back (reverse), Julian is portrayed marching right, dragging a captive by the hair and holding a trophy.

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