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Jovian

Flavius Jovianus

Augustus (AD 363-364)

After the death of Julian, the Roman army met to decide his successor and eventually chose Jovian, the commander of the bodyguard. Jovian reinstated Christianity as the State religion. He died after a reign of less than 12 months


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Jovian

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Coins of Jovian currently available

Coin image Jovian
Bronze AE1 issued AD 363/364
Obv: DN IOVIANVS PF AVG, Diademed, draped bust facing right
Rev: VICTORIA ROMANORVM, (ANTB in ex.), Emperor standing holding labarum and Victory
Good Fine   |   AUD $220.00