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Ancient Roman

Base (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julianus

360-363
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Julianus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a bull facing to the right, with two stars between the horns.

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