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Roman Empire – Julian II “the Apostate” (AD 361–363) – Bronze Coin, NGC Certified
This important bronze coin was struck under Emperor Julian II, remembered as the last pagan ruler of Rome and one of the most intriguing figures of Late Antiquity.
Obverse: Portrait of Julian II, crowned and draped in imperial regalia.
Reverse: Roman imperial symbols and inscriptions, reflecting his authority and efforts to evoke Rome’s ancient traditions.
Technical Details: Bronze issue; authenticated and certified by NGC.
Historical Significance:
Julian II (AD 361–363), derisively called “the Apostate” by Christian writers, sought to reverse the Christianization of the empire and revive Rome’s ancestral pagan cults. A gifted intellectual and prolific author, Julian was steeped in Neoplatonic philosophy and envisioned a cultural and spiritual renewal rooted in classical ideals. His reign, though brief, represented the final serious effort to restore traditional Roman religion after decades of Christian dominance. Despite military successes, Julian was killed in campaign against Persia in AD 363, cutting short his ambitious reforms.
This coin captures the image of an emperor who was both philosopher and soldier, remembered as the last champion of Rome’s ancient gods and traditions.
The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
Roman Empire – Julian II “the Apostate” (AD 361–363) – Bronze Coin, NGC Certified
This important bronze coin was struck under Emperor Julian II, remembered as the last pagan ruler of Rome and one of the most intriguing figures of Late Antiquity.
Obverse: Portrait of Julian II, crowned and draped in imperial regalia.
Reverse: Roman imperial symbols and inscriptions, reflecting his authority and efforts to evoke Rome’s ancient traditions.
Technical Details: Bronze issue; authenticated and certified by NGC.
Historical Significance:
Julian II (AD 361–363), derisively called “the Apostate” by Christian writers, sought to reverse the Christianization of the empire and revive Rome’s ancestral pagan cults. A gifted intellectual and prolific author, Julian was steeped in Neoplatonic philosophy and envisioned a cultural and spiritual renewal rooted in classical ideals. His reign, though brief, represented the final serious effort to restore traditional Roman religion after decades of Christian dominance. Despite military successes, Julian was killed in campaign against Persia in AD 363, cutting short his ambitious reforms.
This coin captures the image of an emperor who was both philosopher and soldier, remembered as the last champion of Rome’s ancient gods and traditions.
