355-360 AD., Julian II. (as Caesar), Lugdunum mint (?), Æ3, RIC 195
Julian II. (as Caesar), Lugdunum mint (?),
Æ3 (15-17 mm / 0.97 g), 355-360 AD.,
Obv.: IMP IVL[IANVS NO]B CAES , draped and cuirassed bust (with Magnentius' portrait) right.
Rev.: [FEL] TEMP - REPARATIO / [GPLG] , Julian spearing fallen horseman left. Horseman wears pointed cap, turns to face Julian and extends his left arm.
RIC VIII, p. 191, no. 195 (R) ; LRBC 258 .
Julian with Magnentius' portrait: unfamiliarity with the the new caesar's appearance could explain it. Magnentius died in August 353, and Julian became Caesar in November 355.
According RIC this issue should show 2.48 g - but perfect flans of these are rare.