Spink > Auction 24121Auction date: 9 April 2024
Lot number: 206

Price realized: 4,800 GBP   (Approx. 6,071 USD / 5,593 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Roman Empire, Julian II, 'the Apostate' (AD 361-363), AV Solidus, Constantinople, FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM, Soldier advancing right, head left, holding trophy over left shoulder and dragging captive, crouched right, with right arm CONSP in exergue, 4.49g (Cohen 79; Depeyrot 7/1; RIC 158), exceptionally well-preserved, detailed, residually lustrous, fresh and vibrant, very slight softening to beard on portrait, but otherwise extremely fine, staggering condition for a metal detecting find.

Estimate: £2500 - £3000