★ A rare solidus of Julian II from Antiochia ★

Julian II, 360-363. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.49 g, 11 h), Antiochia on the Orontes, 361-363. FL CL IVLIA-NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II to right. Rev. VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM / ANTZ Roman soldier advancing right, head to left, holding trophy over his left shoulder and dragging bound captive with his right. Depeyrot 15/2. RIC 199. Rare. A beautiful coin with a particularly elegant portrait. Extremely fine.