Empire. Julian II. Sirmium. AD 361-363. AV Solidus (4.45g, 6h). Cohen 78; RIC 95. Lightly toned. Exceptional for issue. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1994 (4) lot 282

Much has been said and written about Julian's criticism of Christianity, and his love of pagan philosophy, but it is often forgotten that he was also an energetic and successful general. Like Alexander and Trajan, Julian loved military life and often slept side by side with his soldiers, which made him very popular among the troops.