JULIAN II ARE CENTENIONALIS, 360 - 363 C.E.
RIC VIII 227, LRBC 1697, Very Fine, 21.4mm, 2.73 grams, Thessalonica mint
Obverse: DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG around helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Julian, holding spear and shield, to left
Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX in four lines within wreath, TESA in exergue
A Scarcer mint for this issue.
Julian II (also known as the apostate or the philosopher) 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.
