JULIAN II THE APOSTATE (PHILOSOPHER) AE DOUBLE MAIORINA, 361 - 363 C.E.
RIC 216, LRBC 2640, Very Fine / About Very Fine, reverse somewhat mottled (overstruck?), 28mm, 8.10 grams, Antioch mint
Obverse: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG around pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right
Reverse: Bull standing to right, two stars above, ANTΓ and palms in exergue
Ex: VJM Collection, NJ Formed 1970's - early 2000's
Julian II was the emperor who intended to rebuild the 3rd Temple in Jerusalem but was killed before he could complete the task. This marked the end of any attempt or serious consideration of rebuilding the Temple in antiquity.
