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Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II

361 (Summer)-363 (26 June)

Roman; minted in Sirmium

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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays emperor Julian II. On the back (reverse), Julian is portrayed marching right, dragging a captive by the hair and holding a trophy.

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Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium