Julian II (AD 360–363) Roman Empire AE3 Nummus NGC VF

Julian II — The Last Pagan Emperor of Rome

This bronze AE3 nummus represents Julian II, the scholar-emperor remembered for attempting to revive traditional Roman religion.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Julian II
• Reign and issue period: AD 360–363 as Augustus
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Nummus; AE3 is a modern size classification
• Composition: AE (bronze or copper alloy)
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 20–25
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

The Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.

Julian II — Scholar, Commander and Religious Reformer

Julian, a nephew of Constantine I, was appointed Caesar in Gaul in AD 355 and earned a strong military reputation along the Rhine. His troops proclaimed him Augustus in 360, and he became sole emperor after the death of Constantius II the following year.

He promoted traditional cults while allowing exiled Christian bishops to return, hoping to reduce imperial control over religious disputes. Julian died in AD 363 during a campaign against the Sasanian Empire, ending the Constantinian dynasty.

What the Coin Tells Us

AE3 is a modern size category used for late Roman bronze coins rather than an ancient denomination. These bronzes served daily commerce while also carrying carefully chosen imperial portraits and messages.

Julian’s coinage is especially significant because some issues expressed his traditional religious program more directly than those of his Christian predecessors. Even ordinary bronzes therefore illuminate the cultural debate of his brief reign.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one bronze AE3 nummus of Julian II in an NGC Ancients holder, graded VF (Very Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

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.