This is a well detailed coin with a greenish patina.

Julian, a nephew of Constantine the Great was born in Constantinople. He was Roman emperor from 361-363. He was a philosopher and author in Greek who rejected Christianity. He promoted Neoplatonic Hellenism and persecution of Christians. He was the last pagan emperor and remembered as Julian, the Apostate in the Christian tradition. He was one of the few family members to survive the purges and wars during the reign of Constantius II, his cousin. His father had been executed in 337. Constantius appointed him to rule Gaul where he was successful in defeating Germanic tribes and bringing prosperity. In 360 he was proclaimed emperor by his soldiers sparking a civil war with Constantius who had named him as a successor. Constantius died before the two could meet in battle. In 363 Julian embarked on a military campaign against the Sasanian Empire. Although initially successful, he encountered supply problems and was mortally wounded by the Persians during theBattle Samarra. He was succeeded by Jovian. They were the last two emperors to rule the whole empire before it was divided into the Western and Eastern courts.

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