Code: 12420
This is an ancient Roman silver Siliqua, of emperor Julian II, dating to 360 - 363 A.D.
Obverse: DN IVLIAN-VS PF AVG "Our Lord Julianus, Pious and Happy August (Emperor)", pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VOTIS V MVLTIS X "vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary (of the emperor's rule), and for his (anticipated) tenth anniversary" in four lines within wreath.
This coin was minted at Arles (in France) by the Second Mint Officina SCON.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Siliqua
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 360 - 363 A.D. (This coin minted between 360 - 361 AD)
MINTMARK: SCON (Arles, France)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 2.1 grams
Attribution: RIC VIII 219; RSC 163
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Standford In The Vale, United Kingdom.
