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Auction: 24121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 34: Ancient Coins, featuring the Collection of Dr Hugh Shire - e-Auction
Lot: 206

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

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Sold for
£4,800

Starting price
£2200