AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF COINS OF JULIAN II (THE PHILOSOPHER) AND THE FESTIVAL OF ISIS
Gratian, 367 – 383
Solidus, Sirmium 378-383, AV 4.44 g. D N GRATIA – NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR – IA AVGG• Two emperors seated facing holding globe between them; the one on the r. smaller. Above, Victory facing with spread wings; below, a palm branch. In exergue, SIROB. C 39. Depeyrot 29/1. RIC 9D.
A wonderful portrait of enchanting beauty, undoubtedly among the
finest on a coin of Gratian. Good extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XVI, 2013, 1183.