Julian II. 360-363 AD. AR Siliqua (1.25g, 16mm). Struck circa 365 AD. Cf. RIC VIII 233 & cf. RIC IX 6
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Julian II. 360-363 AD. AR Siliqua (1.25g, 16mm). Contemporary imitation of a Lugdunum mint issue. Struck circa 365 AD. Obv.: DN FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed and draped bust right. Rev.: RESTITVTOR REIP, Emperor standing left, head right, holding labarum with chi-rho monogram on banner and Victory on globe. For obverse prototype RIC VIII 233; for reverse prototype, RIC IX 6. gVF.
An interesting imitation combining an obverse of Julian with a later reverse type, introduced in the joint reign of Valentinian & Valens
