Ancients
Julian II 'The Philosopher' (AD 360-363). AV solidus (22mm, 4.45 gm, 12h). Antioch, AD 361-363. FL CL IVLIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian right, left shoulder raised, with long beard, head in profile, bust seen from front / VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM, Roman soldier, helmeted and in full armor, advancing right, head left, holding trophy over left shoulder and with right hand grasping the hair of a small captive standing right, hands bound behind back, ANTZ. RIC 200 (R2). Cohen 79. Depeyrot 15/2. With a detailed portrait of exceptional artistry. NGC (photo-certificate) AU★ 5/5 - 5/5.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Dreesmann Collection (Spink London, 13 April 2000), lot 214; private purchase from J. Schulman, 1968.
Estimate: 4500-6000 USD