AE3, Flavius Claudius Julianus II, AD 360 - 363 |
Flavius Claudius Julianus II, also known as 'Julian the Apostate' (Julian converted to the ancient pagan worship), was the son of Julius Constantius, brother of Gallus. Julian was made Caesar in AD 355 and was victorious against the German invasions of Gaul. In AD 360 he was proclaimed Augustus. Julian's efforts to restore paganism were less successful. In AD 363 he departed for the East against Persia, only to perish at the battle of Maranga near the Tigris. The coin above alludes to Julian's early celebration of the decennalia at Antioch prior to his departure. Obv. Julian helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. Julian is depicted with a beard to signify his paganism. D. N. FL. CL. IVLIANVS. P. F. AVG. |
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