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Origin: Syria (Antioch)
Circa: 360 AD to 363 AD
Collection: Roman Bronze Coin Pendant
Medium: Bronze-Gold
Though Julian was a man of many talents, political, artistic and spiritual, he is best remembered in history for his revival of pagan religion. At a time when the Roman Empire had converted to Christianity, Julian attempted to bring back the values of Classical Antiquity. This powerful coin reflects that quest, for it bears Julian’s portrait on one side, and the image of a bull on the other. The bull was an animal long associated with pagan gods, a symbol of strength and power. Such a coin puts us in touch with a distinct moment in history, the last twilight of the ancient world and the permanent dawning of the Christian age. - (FJ.4766)
Antiquities
Ancient Jewelry
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