Julian Multiple-Gold, Roma reverse
RIC VIII Arelate 232 · 355 AD-360 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
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Obverse
FL CL IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES
Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
GLORIA - R-OMANORVM
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left; Roma holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 232 is a multiple-gold of Julian, issued under Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left; Roma holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow.
About the Multiple-Gold
Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.
About the Arelate Mint
Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 232?
- RIC VIII Arelate 232 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Julian issued under Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 232.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 232?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL CL IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left; Roma holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
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