Julian II Apostata, AE Follis, 361-363 AD

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Roman Imperial, Julian II Apostata, AE Follis (bronze, 2.42g, 18mm), 361-363 AD
Obv: D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG; diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding round shield and spear
Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX ; legend in 4 lines within wreath; NIKĪ“ in exergue
Ref: RIC 123 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Julian II, often known as Julian the Apostate, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 361 to 363. He is best known for his efforts to restore paganism and reduce the influence of Christianity within the empire, which earned him the epithet “Apostate” by later Christian historians, he earned this title because he rejected Christianity, which had become the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, and instead attempted to restore and promote the traditional Roman pagan religion. The term “apostate” was used by later Christian historians to criticize Julian for abandoning the Christian faith in favor of paganism. Despite his short reign, Julian was a skilled military commander and a philosopher, seeking to revive Rome’s ancient religious practices and traditions.Ā  The obverse features a diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Julian facing left, holding a round shield and spear. The diadem signifies his imperial authority, while the helmet and cuirass emphasize his role as a military leader. The round shield and spear further reinforce his image as a warrior-emperor, prepared to defend the empire. The reverse shows the inscription within a wreath, a symbol of victory and triumph. The wreath is a common motif in Roman coinage, representing success and divine favor. The mintmark “NIKĪ“” in the exergue indicates that the coin was minted in Nicomedia.

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