Description: Julian II | AE Double Maiorina Reference: RIC VIII 225 Date: 360-363 CE Obverse: DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right, two stars above. Palm branch-TESB-palm branch in exergue Mint: Thessalonica Size: 28.0 mm Weight: 7.35 grams A fine example of the large bronze coins that were struck under Julian's doomed efforts to bring the Empire back to its pagan days. The bull on the reverse is the Apis bull, a historically important pagan icon from Egypt. Apis was a sacred bull or multiple sacred bulls worshiped in the Memphis region of Egypt. He was identified as the son of Hathor, an important deity in the pantheon of ancient Egypt. Importantly, Apis would go through cycles of being sacrificed and reborn. It could be that Julian was announcing the rebirth of the pagan empire by issuing these types. Julian was the last remaining male relative of Constantine when Constantius II decided he needed a Caesar to look after the West. Julian dutifully took up the job, and successfully campaigned on the Germans on the Rhine. He was proclaimed Emperor by his troops and as chance would have it, Constantius II died before he could punish his up-start subordinate. Instead Julian, who'd pretended to be a Christian his whole life, ascended to the throne; said "jk lol" (or something to that effect, probably); and tried to make the empire pagan again. He failed and was ultimately fragged by his own soldier while on campaign against the Persians. ROUGH Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-14T22:24:05.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Nummus
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Julian
