Julian II as Caesar (AD 360–363) Roman Empire BI Half-Centenionalis NGC VF

Julian II as Caesar — Coinage of AD 360–363

This billon BI Half-Centenionalis was issued for Julian II as Caesar during AD 360–363 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Julian II as Caesar
• Date: AD 360–363
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: BI Half-Centenionalis
• Metal: Billon
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 20–25)

Historical Context

Julian II was appointed Caesar in AD 355 and sent to govern Gaul, where he achieved major victories against Germanic groups and restored Roman authority along the Rhine.

His troops proclaimed him Augustus in AD 360, bringing him into conflict with Constantius II. Julian became sole emperor in AD 361 and later died during a Persian campaign in AD 363.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated BI Half-Centenionalis of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.