Julian AE3, Julian reverse
RIC VIII Sirmium 85 · 355 AD-361 AD · Sirmium · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C
Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SPES REI - PVBLICAE
Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field
About This Type
This RIC VIII Sirmium 85 is an ae3 of Julian, issued under Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Sirmium 85?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 85 is a Bronze AE3 of Julian issued under Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 85.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 85?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
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