Julian II, AE Follis, Arelate (Arles) Mint, 355-360 AD – RRR

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Roman Imperial, JULIAN II, AE Follis (bronze, 2.06g, 16.4mm), Arelate (Arles) Mint, 355-360 AD
Obv:  [D N IVLIAN]-VS NOB CAES; bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right
Rev:  FEL TEMP R-[EPA]RATIO; soldier spearing fallen horseman who is wearing Phrygian helmet and reaching backwards. E in left field; TCOM in exergue
Ref: RIC VIII 271 (var. field mark); LRBC 459 (var. field mark and inscription order) Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF (lovely bust, minor earthen deposit)
Note: Julian II, also known as Julian the Apostate, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 361 to 363. As a member of the Constantinian dynasty, he served as Caesar (junior emperor) under Constantius II before becoming the sole Augustus. He is known for his attempts to restore paganism and reduce the influence of Christianity in the empire. This particular coin was minted in Arles and dates from the period when Julian II served as Caesar, around AD 355-360. Obverse inscription: “DN IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES” stands for “Dominus Noster Julianus Nobilissimus Caesar,” translating to “Our Lord Julian, Most Noble Caesar.” This inscription emphasizes Julian’s status as Caesar. The obverse features a bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Julian II facing right. The bare head signifies his rank below Augustus, while the drapery and cuirass (armor) denote his noble status and military role. Reverse inscription: “FEL TEMP R-EPARATIO” translates to “Happy Times are Here Again” or “Restoration of Happy Times,” a common theme in Roman coinage symbolizing the renewal and prosperity of the empire. The reverse depicts a soldier spearing a fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet and reaching backwards. This imagery represents the triumph of the Roman army over barbarian invaders.  “E” in the left field is a control mark used by the mint to identify the workshop or production batch.  “TCON” is the mint mark of Arles, indicating the coin was struck in this mint (Constantina). (During Julian’s time as Caesar, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including threats from barbarian invasions and internal strife. Julian was appointed by Constantius II to help manage these crises and to protect the western provinces. The reverse design of this coin, with its theme of military victory, reflects the ongoing efforts to secure and stabilize the empire.)

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