Ancient Roman Coin, Bronze, 360-363 A.D, Roman Emperor Julian II.

Ancient Roman Coin, 360-363 A.D, Roman Emperor Julian II The Apostate, Bronze Coin AE3 5/8", Obverse, Bearded Diademed Bust Of Julian II Facing Right, Latin Letters FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, Stands For Flavius Claudius Julianus Pius Felix Augustus, Reverse, Four Lines VOT, XV, MVLT, XX, Within Wreath, Antioch Mint, Branch SMANT.

In the monetary field, Julian took an important step toward normalizing the market, he adjusted the silver/gold ratio in the coins to a level nearer the ratio of the intrinsic value of two metals. This reduced private hoarding and generated a revival of the private economy.

Jovian, the Praetorian Prefect of Julian, was proclaimed emperor. Jovian quickly made peace with the Persians and ended religious freedom for pagans. It was the end of the projects of "the Apostate”, or "the Philosopher” (as some would suggest as a better title) Emperor and the beginning of a new period of instability for the Empire.

Like many of his predecessors, Julian tried to solve the "Persian problem” with a military expedition, he launched in the Spring of 363 A.D. His plan was ambitious because he split his army into "pincers” to attack the enemy on two fronts. He remained victorious until June but on 26 June 363 (or July according to some sources) he was injured in a battle along the banks of the Tigris river. His two forces would never reunite to execute his plan. He died in his tent from the wounds received in battle, at 31 or 32 years of age. 

AE, Stands for Coins Made From Copper and Bronze, Which Range From Sizes AE2, Which is 21-25mm, AE3, Which is 17-21mm, and AE4, Which is Smaller Than 17mm. Coins Bigger Than 25mm Are Very Rare.

Item Code - CUR1E153FDZ10A4

Width: 5/8"  Height: 5/8" Depth: 1/16"  Weight: 2 g