Julian AE3, Julian reverse
RIC VIII Antioch 194 · 355 AD-361 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES
Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SPES REI - PVBLICE
Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VIII Antioch 194 is an ae3 of Julian, issued under Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 0.53g.
About the AE3
AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Antioch 194?
- RIC VIII Antioch 194 is a Bronze AE3 of Julian issued under Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 194.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 194?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 194?
- RIC VIII Antioch 194 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.53g, die axis 12 h, struck.
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